figurehead

Meanings

• noun

  A person or object that represents a larger group or entity, but usually lacks the power to make decisions.

  - "The president is the figurehead of the company, but the real power lies with the CEO."
  - "The monarch was a figurehead, with the actual ruling being done by the prime minister."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈfɪɡjəɹˌhɛd/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈfɪɡjəɹˌhɛd/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with figurehead
hedge , edge , pledge , ledge

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Variants

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figurehead , figureheads

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Etymology

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Originated from the Old English word 'figur' meaning 'image' and the Middle English word 'hed' meaning 'head'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'figurehead' was first used in the 16th century.

2. In some cultures, a figurehead is believed to bring good luck to a ship.

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Related Concepts

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1. symbol: A figurehead is a symbol of representation.

2. puppet: A figurehead is similar to a puppet, as it represents something larger but lacks control.

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Culture

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In literature, figureheads have been used to represent the illusion of power or authority, such as in Melville's 'Moby-Dick' with Captain Ahab. In art, figureheads have been depicted on the bows of ships as protective symbols.

How to Memorize "figurehead"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person in a formal attire, sitting in a chair, representing a larger group or entity.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'figurehead' with 'representation' or 'symbol'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Five Heads Are Better Than One' to remember that a figurehead represents a larger group or entity.

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