prefect
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Etymology[edit]
From Old French prefect (French préfet), from Latin praefectus (“overseer, director, prefect”). Literally 'one having been put in charge'.
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Noun[edit]
prefect (plural prefects)
- An official of Ancient Rome who controlled or superintended a particular command, charge, department, etc.
- the prefect of the aqueducts; the prefect of a camp, of a fleet, of the city guard, or of provisions; the pretorian prefect, who was commander of the troops guarding the emperor's person
- The head of a department in France.
- A school pupil in a position of power over other pupils.
- A commander.
Synonyms[edit]
- (Roman office): provost (obs.)
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
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a commander
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