prefect

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

• 🇵🇹Substantivo que designa o principal funcionário ou magistrado responsável por um departamento ou região, usado frequentemente em contexto histórico ou administrativo.

1. Chief officer or magistrate B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   🇵🇹Prefeito

   Sinônimos: administratorchiefcommissionergovernormagistratesuperintendent

2. School student leader A2 formal british

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

   • 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.

   🇵🇹Líder estudantil

   Sinônimos: monitorproctor

• prefects plural form
• prefects' possessive plural form
• prefect's possessive singular form