A figurehead is a person who is chosen to represent a group or organization, but who really has no power or influence. The figurehead usually has no authority or control over the group or organization.
The figurehead was chosen to represent the company, but he had no real power.
The figurehead was chosen to represent the school, but he had no real power to change anything.
noun
a person used as a cover for some questionable activity
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noun
figure on the bow of some sailing vessels
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The figurehead on the prow holds an hourglass representing time.
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He wants to be the leader as the figurehead.
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The ship's figurehead was a great leader.
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The President is the head of state, and a powerless figurehead.
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He is the leader, the chairman and figurehead of all the ministers.
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Moses is the figurehead of the Jews.
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They are the figureheads and posterchildren for the genre.
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Thomas is the figurehead of the company.
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Blam became a figurehead for the tribe.
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King Peter was the figurehead for the army.