figurehead

1. A carved figure on the prow of a sailing ship.

   figure on the bow of some sailing vessels

2. (broadly, figuratively)Someone in a nominal position of leadership who has little to no actual power.

3. (figuratively, obsolete, slang)A person's face.

   a person used as a cover for some questionable activity

1. She's the party's figurehead.

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2. President Jackson is just a figurehead for the international conspiracy of Esperantists.

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