Meaning of the word "head of household" in English

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head of household

US /ˌhed əv ˈhaʊs.hoʊld/
UK /ˌhed əv ˈhaʊs.həʊld/

Noun

the person who is considered to be the main provider and decision-maker in a household, often for tax or census purposes

Example:
For tax purposes, she claimed herself as the head of household.
The census form asks for the name of the head of household.