prefect

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ˈpɹɪ.fɛkt/

Noun

historical Britain

(historical) An official of Ancient Rome who controlled or superintended a particular command, charge, department, etc. / The head of a department in France. / The head of a county in Romania.

Japanese Meaning

古代ローマの特定の任務や部門を管理・統括した官職 / フランスにおける学部長または部門の責任者 / ルーマニアにおける郡の長

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The prefect inspected the legion's camp at dawn, ensuring discipline was maintained.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

古代ローマで特定の指揮を監督する役人は夜明けに軍団の野営地を視察し、規律が守られていることを確認した。

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Sense（1）

(historical) An official of Ancient Rome who controlled or superintended a particular command, charge, department, etc.

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

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Sense（2）

The head of a department in France.

Sense（3）

The head of a county in Romania.

Sense（4）

The head of a prefecture in Japan.

Sense（5）

(Britain) A school pupil in a position of power over other pupils.

Sense（6）

A commander.

prefects

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