legion


Definition: Meaning of, legion in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈliːdʒ(ə)n /

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Singular Plural
legion legions
[countable]
  1. a large group of soldiers, especially in ancient Rome
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  2. literary a large number of people
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[not before noun]
  1. literary very many [=  numerous]
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legion used in phrases

  • American Legion (noun)
    1. the largest organization of United States war veterans
  • American Legion, the
    1. a national organization for former members of the US armed forces
  • British Legion, the
    1. a British organization which helps people who have been in the armed forces and their families. The British Legion collects money by selling POPPIES for REMEMBRANCE Day.
  • Foreign Legion, the
    1. a part of the French army that is made up of VOLUNTEER s (= men who chose to join), most of whom are not French. In the past, the Foreign Legion were used to protect French COLONIES in North Africa.
  • French Foreign Legion (noun)
    1. a former foreign legion in the French army that was used for military duties outside of France
  • Roman Legion (noun)
    1. including cavalry a division of from 3000 to 6000 men in the Roman army
  • Royal British Legion, the
  • foreign legion (noun)
    1. a military unit composed of foreign volunteers who serve the state
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