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Italian word

prefetto

the prefect — a state representative in each Italian province

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perfect

without fault; also a school prefect (senior pupil)

⚠️ The trap

In English, 'prefect' mainly refers to a school monitor or (historically) a Roman provincial governor. In Italy, the 'prefetto' is an important active government official representing the central state at the provincial level.

To say "without fault; also a school prefect (senior pupil)" in Italian:

prefetto

"prefetto" in English means:

the prefect — a state representative in each Italian province

Example

"Il prefetto ha coordinato le operazioni di soccorso."

"The prefect coordinated the rescue operations."

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