pre‧fect /ˈpriːfekt/ noun [countable]
[Date: 1300-1400; Language: Old French; Origin: Latin praefectus, from praeficere 'to put in front']

1. an older student in some British schools, who has special duties and helps to control younger students

2. a public official in some countries etc who is responsible for a particular area

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