prefect

• Существительное, обозначающее главного должностного лица, магистрата или чиновника, отвечающего за отдел или регион, часто используемое в историческом или административном контексте.

A noun referring to a chief officer, magistrate, or official in charge of a department or region, often used in historical or administrative contexts.

1. Chief officer or magistrateB2formal

   A high-ranking official or magistrate in charge of a department or region, especially in historical or administrative contexts.

   Префект

   • The prefect of the province oversaw the local administration.
   • In ancient Rome, a prefect was responsible for the city's grain supply.
   • The prefect issued a decree regarding public safety.

   Synonymsadministratorchiefcommissionergovernormagistratesuperintendent

2. School student leaderA2formalbritish

   A senior student appointed to maintain discipline and assist teachers in a school.

   Староста

   • The prefects helped organize the school assembly.
   • She was chosen as a prefect for her leadership skills.
   • Prefects are responsible for monitoring the hallways during breaks.

   Synonymsmonitorproctor