元首 (yuán shǒu): head of state

At the state banquet, the two heads of state raised their glasses and exchanged greetings in a very friendly atmosphere.

According to the constitution, the head of state has the power to dissolve parliament and call new elections.

During his term, this head of state implemented a series of reforms that led to rapid economic growth.

At the airport, a military band played the national anthems of both countries to welcome the visiting foreign head of state.

At the press conference, journalists asked questions one after another about the head of state's health.