Meaning
garrison
- presidium
In a sentence
Il presidio controlla ancora l'ingresso della base.
The garrison still controls the base entrance.
Hai visto il presidio medico vicino alla stazione?
Did you see the medical station near the station?
Ieri hanno spostato il presidio più a nord.
Yesterday they moved the garrison farther north.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| presidio | masculine · singular |
| presidi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- In modern Italian, presidio often means a staffed facility or service point, especially in healthcare or public services, not just a military garrison.
- Do not confuse it with presidente or presidiare. Presidio is a noun; presidiare is the verb meaning to guard or maintain a presence.
- Common in formal, institutional language: presidio ospedaliero, presidio territoriale, presidio di polizia. Less common in casual everyday speech.