prefecture Synonyms
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prefecture Meaning
Wordnet
prefecture (n)
the district administered by a prefect (as in France or Japan or the Roman Empire)
the office of prefect
prefecture Sentence Examples
- The prefecture of Okinawa, Japan, is known for its tropical climate and beautiful beaches.
- The prefectures of Hokkaido and Aomori in Japan are major apple-producing regions.
- The prefecture of Saitama, adjacent to Tokyo, is a major transportation hub.
- The prefectures of Osaka, Kyoto, and Nara in Japan form the historic Kansai region.
- The prefecture of Miyagi, Japan, was devastated by the 2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami.
- The prefecture of Kagoshima, Japan, is home to the active volcano Sakurajima.
- The prefecture of Nagasaki, Japan, was the site of one of the atomic bombings during World War II.
- The prefectures of Shizuoka and Aichi in Japan are known for their tea production.
- The prefecture of Gunma, Japan, is famous for its hot springs and ski resorts.
- The prefecture of Okinawa, Japan, was once the Kingdom of Ryukyu, which had a unique culture and language.
FAQs About the word prefecture
the district administered by a prefect (as in France or Japan or the Roman Empire), the office of prefect
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The prefecture of Okinawa, Japan, is known for its tropical climate and beautiful beaches.
The prefectures of Hokkaido and Aomori in Japan are major apple-producing regions.
The prefecture of Saitama, adjacent to Tokyo, is a major transportation hub.
The prefectures of Osaka, Kyoto, and Nara in Japan form the historic Kansai region.
