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What is another word for prefectures?

Pronunciation: [pɹˈiːfɛkt͡ʃəz] (IPA)

Prefectures are administrative divisions of a country or a region, each with its own government or governor. The term prefecture is widely used in France and Japan, but in other parts of the world, regions or provinces are used instead. Synonyms for prefectures vary depending on the country and its language. In Japan, prefectures are also known as Ken or Fu, while in France, they are called departments. In Argentina, they are referred to as Provincias, and in Germany, they are referred to as Land. Other countries use terms like States, Republics, Regions, and Cities to refer to their administrative divisions. The usage of different terms reflects the unique history, culture, and structure of each country.
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What are the hypernyms for Prefectures?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Prefectures

Besides, my government, as you must know, will firmly oppose every movement, not only against Paris, our capital, or our two great prefectures, Rome and Madrid, but also against the kingdom of Jerusalem, the dominion of Saint Peter, of which France means to be the trusty defender."
"In the Year 2889"
Jules Verne and Michel Verne
I have no patience with your prefectures and your young men with flowing neck-ties and kid gloves.
"The Isle of Unrest"
Henry Seton Merriman
Every prefecture is in turn subdivided into several magistracies, of which there are 1477 in all, distributed among the 282 prefectures, or about an average of 5 magistracies to each.
"China and the Chinese"
Herbert Allen Giles

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