1. plural of prefect: senior students given authority over other students in a school
Usage: British English
2. plural of prefect: high-ranking administrative officials in government
Usage: formal

Examples

• The prefects helped maintain order during the school assembly.
• Head prefects are chosen from the most responsible sixth-form students.
• The prefects organized the charity fundraiser for the younger students.
• New prefects receive training on leadership and conflict resolution.
• The regional prefects reported directly to the central government.
• French prefects oversee the administration of their departments.