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head of state

noun

the person who holds the highest position in a national government:
a meeting of heads of state.

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The King is Canada's head of state and is represented in Canada by Governor General Mary Simon.

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Pope Francis has been buried in Rome after a funeral ceremony and procession attended by hundreds of thousands of people and many heads of state.

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Some 55 heads of state, 14 heads of government and 12 reigning monarchs joined mourners for the open-air service in front of the basilica.

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For it will be one of the largest gatherings of global heads of state and government since the funeral of the late Queen in 2022.

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This is in marked contrast to the heads of state or government who will be attending from most major nations, including US President Donald Trump.

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