vigia

/ˈvɪdʒiə/ or /ˈviːdʒə/

Definitions

1. noun

A watchtower, especially one used by a sentinel to observe an enemy or a frontier.

“The Spanish conquistadors built a vigia to keep watch over the surrounding lands.”

Synonyms

  • outpost
  • watchtower

Antonyms

  • fortress
  • stronghold