figurehead
nounHow to pronounce figurehead:
Definition of figurehead:
- figurehead (noun):
- the carved figure on a ship's bow
- a person used as a cover for some questionable activity.
- a person who is formally the head of a movement or an organization, but has no real authority
Synonyms for figurehead:
namemodelfrontdollcheatcheaterdummymarionettesculpturepuppetShow 6 more
Antonyms for figurehead:
followerpupildiscipleservantemployeeparticipantminionmemberapostlevassalShow 2 more
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