PREFECT


Meaning of PREFECT in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ pri:fekt ]

( prefects)

1.

In some schools, especially in Britain, a prefect is an older pupil who does special duties and helps the teachers to control the younger pupils.

N-COUNT

2.

In some countries, a prefect is the head of the local government administration or of a local government department.

...the police prefect for the district of Mehedinti.

N-COUNT

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