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presidio

noun pre·si·dio \ pri-ˈsē-dē-ˌō , -ˈsi- , -ˈzē- , -ˈzi- \
|Updated on: 10 Jun 2018

Definition of presidio

plural presidios
: a garrisoned place; especially : a military post or fortified settlement in areas currently or originally under Spanish control

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Origin and Etymology of presidio

Spanish, from Latin praesidium

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