Prefecture
Prefecture noun - The district administered by a prefect (as in France or Japan or the Roman Empire).
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Synonyms for Prefecture
Province and prefecture are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Province" instead a noun "Prefecture".
Nearby Word: prefect
Province
Province noun - A region of activity, knowledge, or influence.
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Synonyms for Province
Prefecture and province are semantically related. You can use "Prefecture" instead a noun "Province".
Nearby Word: provincial
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Province and Prefecture. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 09, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/prefecture/province
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