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prefectural

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Main Entry:
pre·fec·ture Listen to the pronunciation of prefecture
Pronunciation:
\ˈprē-ˌfek-chər\
Function:
noun
Date:
15th century
1 : the office or term of office of a prefect 2 : the official residence of a prefect 3 : the district governed by a prefect
— pre·fec·tur·al Listen to the pronunciation of prefectural \ˈprē-ˌfek-chə-rəl, pri-ˈ\ adjective
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