prefect

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[edit] Etymology

From Latin praefectus (“overseer, director, prefect”). Literally 'one having been put in charge'.

[edit] Pronunciation

  • IPA: /ˈpriːfekt/

[edit] Noun

prefect (plural prefects)

  1. An official of ancient Rome.
  2. The head of a department in France.
  3. A school pupil in a position of power over other pupils.
  4. A commander.

[edit] Translations

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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