noun
- an administrative district or region governed by a prefect
- the office, position, or term of service of a prefect
Examples
- Tokyo is one of Japan’s most important prefectures.
- The prefecture covers several major cities and rural areas.
- She was appointed to govern the northern prefecture.
- Each prefecture has its own local government and budget.
- His prefecture lasted for three years before he was reassigned.
- The ancient Roman prefecture system influenced modern administration.
- Citizens voted for representatives in their local prefecture.