prefecture

[ pree-fek-cher ]

noun
  1. the office, jurisdiction, territory, or official residence of a prefect.

Origin of prefecture

1
From the Latin word praefectūra, dating back to 1570–80. See prefect, -ure

Other words from prefecture

  • pre·fec·tur·al [pri-fek-cher-uhl], /prɪˈfɛk tʃər əl/, adjective
  • sub·pre·fec·ture, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for prefecture

prefecture

/ (ˈpriːfɛkˌtjʊə) /


noun
  1. the office, position, or area of authority of a prefect

  2. the official residence of a prefect in France, Italy, etc

Derived forms of prefecture

  • prefectural, adjective

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