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prefecture in Malay

prefektur

UK/ˈpɹiːfɛkt͡ʃə//ˈpɹiˌfɛkt͡ʃəɹ/

prefecture in Malay: prefektur. In English, prefecture means the office or position of a prefect.

Malay words for prefecture

The district governed by a prefect
prefektur

English meaning of prefecture

  1. noun The office or position of a prefect.
  2. noun The jurisdiction of a prefect; the region administered by a prefect, especially as a translation of certain French, Chinese, and Japanese administrative divisions.

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Questions about prefecture in Malay

What is the meaning of prefecture in Malay?
Prefecture in Malay is prefektur.
Apakah maksud prefecture dalam bahasa Melayu?
Prefecture: prefektur.
What does prefecture mean in English?
Prefecture means the office or position of a prefect.

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