Meaning Of The Word Prefect

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prefect
countable noun: In some countries, a prefect is the head of the local government administration or of a local government department.
countable noun: In some schools, especially in Britain, a prefect is an older pupil who does special duties and helps the teachers to look after the younger pupils.

prefect in American English
in ancient Rome, any of various high-ranking officials or chief magistrates in charge of governmental or military departments
noun: a person appointed to any of various positions of command, authority, or superintendence, as a chief magistrate in ancient Rome or the chief administrative official of a department of France or Italy

prefect in British English
noun: (in France, Italy, etc) the chief administrative officer in a department

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