This is the 12758th most frequent Swedish word.
statschef
Head of state.
Here, 'statschef' is used to describe the formal political position of the head of state in Sweden, defining who holds that title.
Sveriges statschef är kungen.
Sweden's head of state is the king.
In this sentence, 'statschef' refers to the generic role across countries, describing the nature of the position without referring to a specific person.
Statschefen har en ceremoniell roll i många länder.
The head of state has a ceremonial role in many countries.
The term 'statschef' in this example signifies an individual who is being considered for the role, within the context of political processes.