head of government

Meaning

The chief executive officer of a nation or state who is responsible for the administration of the government and the implementation of national policy.

Examples

• The head of government met with foreign ministers to discuss the new trade agreement.
• In a constitutional monarchy, the monarch is the head of state, but the prime minister is the head of government.

Pronunciation: hɛd əv ˈɡʌvənmənt

Synonyms of head of government

Words with a similar meaning to head of government:

• leader
• prime minister
• premier
• chief executive