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chief of state
n. pl. chiefs of state
The formal head of a nation, distinct from the head of the government. Also called head of state.
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chief′ of state′
n.
the titular head of a nation, as a president or king.
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Noun | 1. | chief of state - the chief public representative of a country who may also be the head of government premier, Prime Minister, PM - the person who holds the position of head of the government in the United Kingdom president - the chief executive of a republic Chief Executive, President of the United States, United States President, President - the person who holds the office of head of state of the United States government; "the President likes to jog every morning" representative - a person who represents others |
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