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praepostor

Pronunciation: /prɪˈpɒstə/
Definition of praepostor

noun

British
  • (at some public schools) a prefect or monitor.

Origin:

mid 18th century: from praepositor, alteration of Latin praepositus 'head, chief', past participle of praeponere 'set over', from prae 'ahead' + ponere 'to place'