Antonyms for presidio

Grammar : Noun

Spell : pri-sid-ee-oh; Spanish pre-see-th yaw

Phonetic Transcription : prɪˈsɪd iˌoʊ; Spanish prɛˈsi ðyɔ

opening

Definition of presidio

Origin : 1808, American English, from Spanish presidio "fort, settlement," from Latin praesidium "defense, protection," from praesidere "to sit before, protect" (see preside).

As in stronghold : noun refuge
As in fortification : noun reinforced position

Example sentences :

She has contrived the escape of her rom, who was in the presidio at Tarifa.'
Extract from : « Carmen » by Prosper Merimee

When he came to, he was lying in the guard-room of the Presidio.
Extract from : « The Crusade of the Excelsior » by Bret Harte

Captain Bunker ez has just landed a company of dragoons to relieve the Presidio.
Extract from : « The Crusade of the Excelsior » by Bret Harte

That went, and it had rested for a day at the Presidio, waiting burial.
Extract from : « Complete Story of the San Francisco Horror » by Richard Linthicum

On the second day after the fiesta there was a small dining party at the Presidio.
Extract from : « The White Chief » by Mayne Reid

He did not slacken his pace until he drew bridle in the saguan of the Presidio.
Extract from : « The White Chief » by Mayne Reid

They have told him something, else why should he be off to the Presidio so early?
Extract from : « The White Chief » by Mayne Reid

I cannot learn whether you will be kept where you are all night, or be taken back to the Presidio.
Extract from : « The White Chief » by Mayne Reid

Should you be taken to the Presidio, you must endeavour to escape on the way, or there is no hope.
Extract from : « The White Chief » by Mayne Reid

At this hour he was at the Presidio, feasting and making merry.
Extract from : « The White Chief » by Mayne Reid

Synonyms for presidio

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