prefect

Noun

An official appointed to a position of authority, especially in ancient Rome or in certain educational institutions.

ریشه

From the Latin word 'praefectus', meaning 'appointed' or 'placed in charge'.

مثال

• The prefect was responsible for maintaining order in the school.
• In ancient Rome, a prefect was a high-ranking military or civil official.
• The head prefect was chosen to represent the student body.

ترکیب‌های رایج

School prefect Head prefect Senior prefect Head boy/girl prefect