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An administrator is a person in charge of managing an organization or institution, such as a school, hospital, or business.

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The main difference between the two is that an administrator is a professional who is employed to manage an organization, while a prefect is a student who is elected or appointed to lead their peers within a specific school community.

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Prefect

noun
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A Student Chosen To Help The School Staff In Their Tasks And Keeping Discipline.
John Has Been Appointed As The New Prefect Of His High School.
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school prefect
house prefect
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Administrator

noun
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A Person Whose Job Is To Manage And Organize The Activities Of A Business, Institution, Or A System.
Mr. Smith Is The New Administrator Of Our School.
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system administrator
school administrator
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