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Rareprefects
The correct spelling is prefects.
How to pronounce prefects
noun
Say it like: Pre-fec-ts
The correct spelling is prefects. An official of Ancient Rome who controlled or superintended a particular command, charge, department, etc. For example: "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"
Usage Examples
“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”
Definition
noun
- 1.An official of Ancient Rome who controlled or superintended a particular command, charge, department, etc.
- 2.The head of a department in France.
- 3.The head of a prefecture in Japan.
- 4.A school pupil in a position of power over other pupils.
- 5.A commander.
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