prefect

[US]/'priːfekt/
[UK]/'prifɛkt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. official with authority, local administrative official of a certain level.
Word Forms
Pluralprefects

Phrases & Collocations

school prefect

appointed prefect

senior prefect

Example Sentences

Avitus was prefect of Gaul from <sc>ad</sc> 439.

One minute can be prefect moment, also can be regretable ternity.

She was the Audio-Visual Prefect, the Vice-chairlady for the English Debate Club and Vice-chairlady of Magdalen of Canossa Club.

i) Leadership (e.g. Prefect, Class Monitor/Monitress, Librarian, Scout, Girl Guide, etc.

The school prefects are responsible for maintaining discipline among the students.

He was appointed as the prefect of the town.

The prefect oversaw the construction of the new bridge.

She was known for being a fair and just prefect.

The prefecture is responsible for managing public services in the region.

The prefect issued a statement regarding the upcoming festival.

The prefect was known for his strict adherence to the rules.

She aspired to become the prefect of the city one day.

The prefect's office is located in the government building downtown.

The prefect inspected the progress of the road construction project.

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