n.
Pronunciation: ' pr ē - ˌ fek-ch ə r
Function: noun
Date: 15th century
1 : the office or term of office of a prefect
2 : the official residence of a prefect
3 : the district governed by a prefect
– pre · fec · tur · al \ ' pr ē - ˌ fek-ch ə -r ə l, pri- ' \ adjective