praefectus — meaning in English
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English meaning
- leader noun A person who guides or is in charge of a group, organisation, or country.
- officer noun Someone holding a position of authority, especially in the military, police, or government.
- overseer noun A person who supervises the work of others.
- prefect noun A senior school student given authority over younger pupils.
- superintendent noun A person who supervises or manages an organisation, department, or building.
Senses
praefectus is used for these senses in English:
- leader One having authority to direct.
- officer One who has a position of authority in a hierarchical organization, especially in military, police or government organizations.
- overseer One who oversees or supervises.
- superintendent A person who is authorized to supervise, direct or administer something.
leader — full definition
- noun A person who guides or is in charge of a group, organisation, or country.
- noun A person or organisation that ranks first in a particular field.
officer — full definition
- noun Someone holding a position of authority, especially in the military, police, or government.
- noun A respectful way to address a police officer.