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   legion

   /ˈliːdʒ(ə)n/

   noun

   • 1. a division of 3,000–6,000 men, including a complement of cavalry, in the ancient Roman army. Similar brigaderegimentbattalioncompanytroopdivisionsquadronsquadplatooncontingentunitforcecorpsgarrisonsectiongroupdetachmentcommandobatterybandoutfitcohort
   • ▪ the Foreign Legion.
   • ▪ a national association of former servicemen and servicewomen instituted after the First World War, such as the Royal British Legion or the American Legion.
   • 2. a vast number of people or things: "legions of photographers and TV cameras" Similar hordehostthrongmultitudecrowddrovemassmobrabblegangswarmflockherdbodypackscoremountainarmyseaabundanceprofusion

   adjective

   • 1. great in number: "her fans are legion"

   Word Origin Middle English: via Old French from Latin legio(n-), from legere ‘choose, levy’. The adjective dates from the late 17th century, in early use often in the phrase my, their, etc. name is legion, i.e. ‘we, they, etc. are many’ (Mark 5:9).

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishLEGION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of legion as a noun and an adjective, with examples of usage and synonyms. Find out how to say legion in different languages, such as Chinese, Spanish and Portuguese.

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     LEGION meaning: 1. a large group of soldiers who form a part...

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   • Legion: French Translation

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     LEGION translate: quân đoàn, rất nhiều. Learn more in the...

   • Legion Turkish Translation

     LEGION translate: bir ordunun belli bir bölümünü oluşturan...

   • French Foreign Legion

     French Foreign Legion definition: 1. a force of foreign...

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   Learn the origin, synonyms, and usage of the word legion, which can be a noun or an adjective. A legion can be a Roman army unit, a large military force, a very large number, or a national association of ex-servicemen.

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   Legion can mean a large group of soldiers, especially in the ancient Roman army, or a large number of people. Learn how to use legion in a sentence and see translations in different languages.

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   Legion is a noun that means a large group of people or things, especially soldiers, or a very great number. It comes from Latin legiōn, meaning "a gathered body of soldiers". See the word history, synonyms, and usage examples of legion.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishLEGION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Legion is a word that can mean a large group of soldiers, a great number of people or things, or a section of an army. Learn more about its origin, usage, and related terms from Collins English Dictionary.

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   Legion is a noun that can mean a large military unit, a multitude, or a former member of the armed forces. It can also be an adjective meaning very large or numerous. See different sources and translations of legion.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishlegion noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   noun. /ˈliːdʒən/ a large group of soldiers that forms part of an army, especially the one that existed in ancient Rome. the French Foreign Legion. Caesar’s legions. Definitions on the go. Look up any word in the dictionary offline, anytime, anywhere with the Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary app.