prefecture

• Sustantivo que designa una división administrativa o territorio gobernado por un prefecto, como en Francia, Japón o el Imperio romano, así como el cargo o puesto de prefecto.

A noun referring to a district or administrative division governed by a prefect, as found in countries such as France, Japan, or the Roman Empire, or the office or position of a prefect itself.

1. Administrative districtB2formal

   A geographical area or region governed by a prefect, commonly used in countries like France, Japan, and the Roman Empire.

   Prefectura (distrito administrativo)

   • Kyoto is a famous prefecture in Japan.
   • The Roman Empire was divided into several prefectures.
   • The prefecture of Gironde is located in southwestern France.

   Sinónimosdistrictprovinceregion

2. Office of a prefectC1formal

   The official position, role, or office held by a prefect.

   prefectura (cargo u oficio de prefecto)

   • He was appointed to the prefecture after years of service.
   • The prefecture carries significant administrative responsibilities.
   • She assumed the prefecture with great dedication.