presidio
Americannoun
plural
presidios-
a garrisoned fort; military post.
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a Spanish penal settlement.
noun
Other Word Forms
- presidial adjective
- presidiary adjective
Etymology
Origin of presidio
1755–65, < Spanish < Latin praesidium guard, garrison, post, literally, defense, protection. See presidium
Example Sentences
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The database has informed dozens of articles and books on early California and has allowed thousands of people to trace their own ancestry back to 18th century California pueblos, presidios and Native villages.
From Los Angeles Times
They succeeded in the Adriatic clamming town of Goro, and a round-the-clock presidio is being staffed near barracks in the Lombard town of Montichiari.
From Seattle Times
To counter the skepticism, Reyes said he hopes to share stories of the mission “Indian militia” that protected settlers and even presidio soldiers from attacks by indigenous tribes from the north.
From Washington Times
The presidio walls were knocked down decades ago.
From Los Angeles Times
The 1719 water system, one of seven developed by the city’s early settlers, traversed what is now museum property and Broadway en route to the Spanish presidio at Mission San Antonio de Valero - the Alamo.
From Washington Times
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