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6 days ago · The meaning of PREFECT is any of various high officials or magistrates of differing functions and ranks in ancient Rome.

Prefect (from the Latin praefectus, substantive adjectival form of praeficere: "put in front", meaning in charge) [1] is a magisterial title of varying definition, but essentially refers to the leader of an …

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(Definition of prefect from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

A prefect is a chief officer or magistrate, originally in ancient Rome. Like a mayor or governor, a prefect is someone powerful: a chief officer or chief magistrate.

In some schools, especially in Britain, a prefect is an older pupil who does special duties and helps the teachers to control the younger pupils.

prefect (ˈpriːfekt) noun 1. one of a number of senior pupils having special powers in a school etc.

May 18, 2026 · Noun prefect (plural prefects) (historical) An official of Ancient Rome who controlled or superintended a particular command, charge, department, etc.

"A Prefect at Hogwarts was a student who enjoyed a level of seniority over the other students, complete with a Prefect badge. One male and one female student in their fifth year from each house would be …