prefect
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Noun — A senior school student given authority over younger pupils.
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How to use prefect
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Etymology
From Latin praefectus, \"one placed in charge,\" from praeficere, \"to put in charge of.\"
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What does “prefect” mean?
The word “prefect” means a senior school student given authority over younger pupils. In plain terms, someone given authority over others — a school leadership role in the UK, or a regional government official elsewhere.
How do you pronounce “prefect”?
“Prefect” is pronounced PREE-fehkt (/ˈpɹiːfɛkt/ in IPA).
How do you use “prefect” in a sentence?
Here is “prefect” used in a sentence: “As a prefect, she was responsible for keeping order in the lunch hall.”
What part of speech is “prefect”?
“Prefect” is a noun.
Where does the word “prefect” come from?
The word “prefect” comes from Latin. From Latin praefectus, \"one placed in charge,\" from praeficere, \"to put in charge of.\".
Is “prefect” a common word?
“Prefect” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
How many meanings does “prefect” have?
“Prefect” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a senior school student given authority over younger pupils.