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head of state in Malay

ketua negara

/ˌhɛd əv ˈsteɪt/

head of state in Malay: ketua negara. In English, head of state means the chief public representative of a nation having duties, privileges and responsibilities varying greatly depending on the constitutional rules; a monarch in a monarchy, and often styled president in a republic, but variations such as collegiality exist.

Malay words for head of state

the chief public representative of a nation
ketua negara

English meaning of head of state

  1. noun The chief public representative of a nation having duties, privileges and responsibilities varying greatly depending on the constitutional rules; a monarch in a monarchy, and often styled president in a republic, but variations such as collegiality exist.

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Questions about head of state in Malay

What is the meaning of head of state in Malay?
Head of state in Malay is ketua negara.
Apakah maksud head of state dalam bahasa Melayu?
Head of state: ketua negara.
What does head of state mean in English?
Head of state means the chief public representative of a nation having duties, privileges and responsibilities varying greatly depending on the constitutional rules; a monarch in a monarchy, and often styled president in a republic, but variations such as collegiality exist.

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