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presidio

/prɪˈsɪd.i.oʊ/

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noun

/prɪˈsɪd.i.oʊ/C1formalamerican
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее укреплённое военное поселение или гарнизон, исторически основанное испанцами на юго-западе США для защиты своих миссий и территориальных владений.

A noun referring to a fortified military settlement or garrison, historically established by the Spanish in the southwestern United States to protect their missions and territorial holdings.

  1. Spanish colonial fortC1formalamerican

    A fortified military settlement established by the Spanish in the southwestern United States to protect missions and territorial claims.

    ruИспанский колониальный форт

    • The Spanish built a presidio in San Francisco to guard the bay.
    • The presidio at Santa Fe was a key defensive outpost.
    • Today, many former presidios are preserved as historical parks.

    Synonymsfortfortressgarrisonmilitary poststronghold

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