presidio
nounmasculineformal/pɾɨˈziðju/low
pre·si·di·o
Definition
A garrison or fortified post; also, a prison or penitentiary.
He was sent to the presidio for his crimes. The old presidio now serves as a museum.
Common collocations
military garrisonpenal institution
Etymology
Do latim 'praesidium' (guarnição, proteção).