noun🔗ShareAn official of Ancient Rome who controlled or superintended a particular command, charge, department, etc."The Roman prefect oversaw the grain supply to ensure the city had enough food. "historygovernmentpoliticspositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe head of a department in France."The prefect of police announced new traffic regulations for Paris. "governmentpoliticsstateChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe head of a prefecture in Japan."The prefect of Osaka announced new measures to improve air quality in the prefecture. "politicsgovernmentnationpositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA school pupil in a position of power over other pupils."The prefect, easily identified by her special badge, reminded the younger students to be quiet in the library. "educationpositionpersonsocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA commander."The prefect of the Roman guard issued the order to advance. "militarygovernmentpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
