Meaning of the word prefecture in English

What does prefecture mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

prefecture

US /ˈpriː.fek.tʃɚ/
UK /ˈpriː.fek.tʃər/

Noun

a district administered by a prefect, especially in France or Japan

Example:
The new policy was implemented across the entire prefecture.
He was appointed as the prefect of the northern prefecture.