Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

prefeito

noun

/prɛɪˈfeɪtu/

Definition

A prefeito is the mayor of a municipality in Brazil.

Examples

The prefeito of the city announced new plans for public transportation.
Last year, the prefeito worked on improving local schools.
Citizens can communicate their concerns directly to the prefeito during town hall meetings.

Meaning

The term refers to the elected head of the local government who is responsible for overseeing the administration of a city’s or town’s services, enforcing laws, and implementing policies.