legionnaire

noun

le·​gion·​naire ˌlē-jə-ˈner How to pronounce legionnaire (audio)
: a member of a legion

Examples of legionnaire in a Sentence

the legionnaires are well respected for their fighting prowess
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Word History

Etymology

French légionnaire, from Latin legionarius

First Known Use

1595, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of legionnaire was in 1595

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Cite this Entry

“Legionnaire.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/legionnaire. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

legionnaire

noun
le·​gion·​naire ˌlē-jə-ˈna(ə)r How to pronounce legionnaire (audio)
-ˈne(ə)r
: a member of a legion

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