Definition

1. Noun:
   • The office or position of a prefect: The official role, authority, or term of service of a prefect (a chief administrative official).
   • The district or territory administered by a prefect: A specific administrative region, such as in France, Japan, or historically, the Roman Empire, governed by a prefect.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • He was appointed to the prefecture of the city. (He was given the office and authority of the prefect for the city.)
  • Kyoto is a famous prefecture in Japan. (Kyoto is a well-known administrative district in Japan.)
  • The Roman prefecture of Gaul was vast. (The territory of Gaul administered by a Roman prefect was very large.)

Advanced Usage

• "Prefectural" (Adjective): Relating to a prefecture.
  • The prefectural government announced new policies. (The government of the prefecture announced new policies.)

Variants and Related Words

• Prefect (Noun): The official who governs a prefecture or holds a position of authority in certain institutions.
  • The school prefect helped maintain order.

Synonyms

• Administrative district: A region defined for governmental administration.
• Jurisdiction: The official power to make legal decisions and judgments over a specific area.
• Province: A principal administrative division of a country or empire.

Noun

1. the office of prefect
2. the district administered by a prefect (as in France or Japan or the Roman Empire)