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praepositus

Pronunciation: [prae̯ˈpɔ.sɪ.tʊs]

“praepositus” is a Latin word. Its 6 meanings in English:

noun

  1. a prefect
  2. a chief, a head
  3. an overseer
  4. a president
  5. a provost
  6. a reeve

Etymology

Perfect passive participle of praepōnō, equivalent to prae- (“fore-”) + positus (“placed”).

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