Meaning of presidio | Babel Free
Definitions
- A garrisoned place, especially one that is or was once under Spanish control.
- A city in Presidio County, Texas, United States, on the border with Mexico.
Examples
“While De Anza was exploring the Bay of San Francisco, seeking a site for the presidio, the American colonists on the eastern seaboard, three thousand miles away, were celebrating the signing of the Declaration of Independence.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.