PRESIDIA Synonyms
There is 0 hypernym of the word presidia. (close relations)
Best Alternatives
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| bastions | nounn | |||||
noun • a group that defends a principle • a stronghold into which people could go for shelter during a battle • projecting part of a rampart or other fortification | ||||||
| bulwarks | nounn | |||||
noun • an embankment built around a space for defensive purposes • a fencelike structure around a deck • a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away verb • defend with a bulwark | ||||||
| castles | nounn | |||||
noun • a large and stately mansion • a large building formerly occupied by a ruler and fortified against attack • (chess) the piece that can move any number of unoccupied squares in a direction parallel to the sides of the chessboard • interchanging the positions of the king and a rook verb • move the king two squares toward a rook and in the same move the rook to the square next past the king | ||||||
| citadels | nounn | |||||
noun • a stronghold into which people could go for shelter during a battle | ||||||
| fortresses | nounn | |||||
noun • a fortified defensive structure | ||||||
| garrisons | nounn | |||||
noun • a fortified military post where troops are stationed • United States abolitionist who published an anti-slavery journal (1805-1879) • the troops who maintain and guard a fortified place verb • station (troops) in a fort or garrison | ||||||
| outposts | nounn | |||||
noun • a station in a remote or sparsely populated location • a settlement on the frontier of civilization • a military post stationed at a distance from the main body of troops | ||||||
| redoubts | nounn | |||||
noun • (military) a temporary or supplementary fortification; typically square or polygonal without flanking defenses • an entrenched stronghold or refuge | ||||||
| strongholds | nounn | |||||
noun • a strongly fortified defensive structure | ||||||
