prefecture

[ pree-fek-cher ]

/ ˈpri fɛk tʃər /

the office, jurisdiction, territory, or official residence of a prefect.

Origin of prefecture

From the Latin word praefectūra, dating back to 1570–80. See prefect, -ure

pre·fec·tur·al

[pri-fek-cher-uh l] /prɪˈfɛk tʃər əl/, adjective sub·pre·fec·ture, noun

Every tea grower and tea dealer in the prefecture must belong to the prefectural tea guild.

The Foundations of Japan |J.W. Robertson Scott
With him I visited the prefectural workshops and many well-managed prefecturas.

The Arena |Various
I also went to the prefectural experiment station and studied fruit growing and my spirit was much expanded.

The Foundations of Japan |J.W. Robertson Scott
The provincial capital is Chang-sha Fu, in addition to which it has eight prefectural cities.

Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 8 |Various

Prefectural officials who called on me explained that drainage operations on a large scale were being completed.

The Foundations of Japan |J.W. Robertson Scott

prefecture

/ (ˈpriːfɛkˌtjʊə) /

the office, position, or area of authority of a prefect

the official residence of a prefect in France, Italy, etc

prefectural, adjective