prefecture
prefecture Lexical Profile
prefecture Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A district, province, or administrative jurisdiction governed by a prefect or regional authority, especially an official subdivision in countries such as Japan, France, or China.
"Kyoto Prefecture attracts millions of visitors each year for its historic temples and traditional gardens."
The official residence or administrative headquarters of a prefect.
"Demonstrators gathered peacefully in the square outside the municipal prefecture to present their petition."
The office, rank, authority, or term of tenure of a prefect.
"During his prefecture in the Roman province, several new aqueducts and public roads were constructed."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed from Middle French préfecture and directly from Latin praefectūra ('the office of a prefect or overseer'), derived from praefectus ('one placed in charge'), the past participle of praeficere, from prae- ('before, in front') + facere ('to make, do').