prefect in Latin
prefect in Latin is praefectus, praepositus — prefect means a senior school student given authority over younger pupils.
prefect in Latin
praefectus
praepositus
A commander.
What does "prefect" mean?
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noun A senior school student given authority over younger pupils.
"As a prefect, she was responsible for keeping order in the lunch hall."
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noun A senior government or administrative official in certain countries, often heading a region or department.
"The French prefect oversees local administration on behalf of the national government."
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prefect in a sentence
- As a prefect, she was responsible for keeping order in the lunch hall.
- The French prefect oversees local administration on behalf of the national government.
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What is "prefect" in Latin?
"prefect" in Latin is praefectus, praepositus. prefect means: A senior school student given authority over younger pupils.
How do you use "prefect" in a sentence?
Example: "As a prefect, she was responsible for keeping order in the lunch hall." In Latin, "prefect" is praefectus, praepositus.
Are there other ways to say "prefect" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 2 translations listed for "prefect": praefectus, praepositus.
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