legion

¹le·gion

noun \ˈlē-jən\

Definition of LEGION

1

: the principal unit of the Roman army comprising 3000 to 6000 foot soldiers with cavalry

2

: a large military force; especially : army 1a

3

: a very large number : multitude

4

: a national association of ex-servicemen

Examples of LEGION

1. Legions of people came to see him perform.
2. <joined the French Foreign Legion>

Origin of LEGION

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin legion-, legio, from legere to gather — more at legend

First Known Use: 13th century

Related to LEGION

Synonyms: array, battalion, host, army

Related Words: militia, national guard, standing army; infantry, ranks, regulars, soldiers, troopers, troops

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Other Military Terms

bivouac, logistics, petard, salient, sally, supernumerary, tactical

Rhymes with LEGION

region