titular
/ˈtɪtʃələr/
adjective
- Holding a title or position in name only, without the actual power or duties.
- After the merger, she became the titular CEO while the new owner handled operations.
- The queen is the titular head of state, but the prime minister runs the government.
- He was the titular leader of the committee, though his assistant made all the decisions.
- Relating to the title of a work (such as a book, movie, or song); giving its name to something.
- In the movie 'Frozen', the titular song became a worldwide hit.
- The titular character in the novel 'Matilda' is a clever young girl.
- The band's titular album was released in 1995 and remains their most popular.
- Having a title, especially a noble or official one.
- Many titular honors are awarded to retired professors.
- The titular nobility included dukes, earls, and barons.
- She inherited a titular estate but no land or wealth.
Synonyms
noun
- A person who holds a title or office, especially one that is ceremonial or nominal.
- The museum's titular is a retired art collector.
- As the titular of the foundation, he attended only the annual gala.
- The titular of the ancient order had no real authority.