Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
figurehead
noun
/ˈfɪɡərˌhɛd/
Definition
A person who has a nominal leadership position but lacks real power or authority.
Examples
- The president was viewed as a figurehead, with the real decisions made by the cabinet.
- In the company, the founder serves as a figurehead while a new CEO runs the operations.
Meaning
A figurehead is someone who appears to be a leader or holds a title, but does not actually make any decisions or control any operations.
Synonyms
- puppet
- placeholder
- front
