prefect
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English [edit]
Alternative forms [edit]
Etymology [edit]
From Latin praefectus (“overseer, director, prefect”). Literally 'one having been put in charge'.
Pronunciation [edit]
- IPA: /ˈpriːfekt/
Noun [edit]
prefect (plural prefects)
- An official of ancient Rome.
- The head of a department in France.
- A school pupil in a position of power over other pupils.
- A commander.
Translations [edit]
an official of ancient Rome
the head of a department in France
a school pupil in a position of power over other pupils
a commander
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