presidio

Noun

A fortified military settlement, especially one in the southwestern US.

ریشه

Spanish, from Latin praesidium ‘protection, garrison’.

مثال

• The presidio was built to protect the settlers from attacks.
• He was stationed at the presidio during his military service.
• The old presidio has been converted into a museum.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Presidio of San Francisco Presidio Park Presidio County