prefecture
[ pree-fek-cher ]
/ ˈpri fɛk tʃər /
noun
the office, jurisdiction, territory, or official residence of a prefect.
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OTHER WORDS FROM prefecture
pre·fec·tur·al [pri-fek-cher-uhl], /prɪˈfɛk tʃər əl/, adjectivesub·pre·fec·ture, nounDictionary.com Unabridged
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British Dictionary definitions for prefecture
prefecture
/ (ˈpriːfɛkˌtjʊə) /
noun
the office, position, or area of authority of a prefect
the official residence of a prefect in France, Italy, etc
Derived forms of prefecture
prefectural, adjectiveCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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