How to Use legionary in a Sentence

legionary

adjective
  • The artifact was found on the grounds of Vindonissa, a major Roman legionary camp.
    — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 17 May 2026
  • The Roman city of Cologne and a legionary fortress in Bonn were also nearby — raising the possibility of a military connection.
    — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2026
  • For over 100 years, this soil has been excavated, consistently yielding impressive artifacts related to legionary life.
    — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 25 Apr. 2026
  • The fortifications on the southern and western sides stretch 1,312 feet long, predating the 1st-century legionary camp for which Vindonissa is famous.
    — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 25 Apr. 2026
  • Following on from the conclusion of episode two, Lucy is taken into the main legionary camp, where she is brought before Caesar himself — and Lacerta Legate, played by Macaulay Culkin.
    — Jack King, Vulture, 31 Dec. 2025

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