prə̇ˈsidēˌō, -sēd- noun
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Etymology: Spanish, from Latin praesidium defense, garrison, fortification
: a garrisoned place ; specifically : a military post or fortified settlement in areas currently or originally under Spanish control
one of the first settlements in Texas not established as a presidio — American Guide Series: Texas
a sleepy Mexican presidio with fortifications rusting — C.C.Dobie