prefecture

American  

[pree-fek-cher] / ˈpri fɛk tʃər /

noun

1. the office, jurisdiction, territory, or official residence of a prefect.

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prefecture British  

/ ˈpriːfɛkˌtjʊə /

noun

1. the office, position, or area of authority of a prefect

2. the official residence of a prefect in France, Italy, etc

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Other Word Forms

• prefectural adjective
• subprefecture noun

Etymology

Origin of prefecture

From the Latin word praefectūra, dating back to 1570–80. See prefect, -ure

Example Sentences

No damage has been reported, an official in Kagoshima prefecture, where the volcano is located, told AFP.

From Barron's

"It's becoming something that feels personal, and it's simply frightening," he added in the northern prefecture of Akita, an area hit by a series of attacks.

From Barron's

Aichi, the prefecture that includes Nagoya, came in ninth, with three million overnight stays.

From The Wall Street Journal

When Anna went for the second time, it was with her mother, who was eager to visit after watching a drama series set in the mountainous Altay prefecture in the north.

From BBC

Five employees of Laboratoires Pourquery were "slightly injured in the explosion" and three were taken to hospital for checks, the regional prefecture told AFP.

From Barron's