Meaning of the word figurehead in English

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figurehead

US /ˈfɪɡ.jɚ.hed/
UK /ˈfɪɡ.jɚ.hed/

Noun

1.

someone who has the position of leader in an organization but who has no real power:

Example:
The president of this company is just a figurehead - the chief executive officer has day-to-day control.
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