adjective

prefectural

Prefectural (adjective) means relating to a prefecture or its level of government. Example: “The prefectural office handles regional administrative matters in Japan.”

adjective

Relating to a prefecture or its level of government.

"The prefectural office handles regional administrative matters in Japan."

How to use prefectural

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDescribes anything belonging to, or at the level of, a prefecture — commonly used for Japanese regional government.

Common pairings

prefectural government prefectural office

Word forms

prefecturals plural

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Etymology

From prefecture plus the adjective-forming suffix -al.

Rhymes for prefectural

rural mural plural neural natural cultural epidural subdural guttural unnatural inaugural structural

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Frequently asked questions

What does “prefectural” mean?

The word “prefectural” means relating to a prefecture or its level of government. In plain terms, describes anything belonging to, or at the level of, a prefecture — commonly used for Japanese regional government.

How do you use “prefectural” in a sentence?

Here is “prefectural” used in a sentence: “The prefectural office handles regional administrative matters in Japan.”

What part of speech is “prefectural”?

“Prefectural” is an adjective.

What is the meaning of prefectural?

"prefectural" (adjective) means relating to a prefecture or its level of government.