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plaza

Definitions of plaza
  1. noun
    the post or function properly or customarily occupied or served by another
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    type of:
    función, oficio, papel
    the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group
  2. noun
    a fortified defensive structure
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    type of:
    guardia
    a structure used to defend against attack
  3. noun
    a strongly fortified defensive structure
    synonyms: baluarte, fortaleza, reducto
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    types:
    alcazaba, alcázar, baluarte, bastión, ciudadela
    a stronghold into which people could go for shelter during a battle
    blocao, fortín
    a stronghold that is reinforced for protection from enemy fire; with apertures for defensive fire
    reducto
    an entrenched stronghold or refuge
    acrópolis
    the citadel in ancient Greek towns
    type of:
    guardia
    a structure used to defend against attack
  4. noun
    a public square with room for pedestrians
  5. noun
    a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
    synonyms: asiento, localidad, sitio
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    type of:
    espacio
    an area reserved for some particular purpose
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