Word: prefect
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: pre
fect
Definition: An official of Ancient Rome who controlled or superintended a particular command, charge, department, etc.
Morphemes:
Affix: prefect
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: An official of Ancient Rome who controlled or superintended a particular command, charge, department, etc.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: praefectus
Language: la
Decoded: praefectus
Meaning: overseer, director, prefect