figurehead
noun/ˈfɪɡjərˌhɛd/
Frequency rank: #15,557 most common English word
Meaning
A person who holds a nominal position of leadership but has no actual authority or power.
Example sentence
The new CEO was merely figurehead with no real power over company decisions.
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