PoliticsAugust 8, 2026

prefect

PREE-fekt

Definition

A high-ranking administrative official in Italy, acting as the local representative of the national government in a specific province.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'praefectus', meaning 'set or put before' or 'in charge', which was a title for various civil and military officials in ancient Rome.

In the news

In this article, the prefect of Naples is identified as the official who convenes the coordination committee to manage the response to the geological crisis in the Campi Flegrei area.

Special Legislation Sought for Campi Flegrei Amid Crisis

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