(historical) An official of Ancient Rome who controlled or superintended a particular command, charge, department, etc. / The head of a department in France. / The head of a county in Romania.

plural of prefect

The office or position of a prefect. / The jurisdiction of a prefect; the region administered by a prefect, especially as a translation of certain French, Chinese, and Japanese administrative divisions.

plural of prefecture

Of, pertaining to or at the level of a prefecture.

Of or pertaining to a prefect.

plural of prefectship

The office or jurisdiction of a prefect.

Alternative form of subprefecture.

plural of sub-prefecture