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legion
[lee-juhn]
noun
a division of the Roman army, usually comprising 3000 to 6000 soldiers.
a military or semimilitary unit.
the Legion.
any large group of armed men.
any great number of persons or things; multitude.
Synonyms: , , ,
adjective
very great in number.
The holy man's faithful followers were legion.
legion
/ ˈːə /
noun
a military unit of the ancient Roman army made up of infantry with supporting cavalry, numbering some three to six thousand men
any large military force
the French Foreign Legion
(usually capital) an association of ex-servicemen
the British Legion
(often plural) any very large number, esp of people
adjective
(usually postpositive) very large or numerous
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of legion1
Example Sentences
Defending champion Bryson DeChambeau summed it up for his legion of YouTube followers when he said: "This course doesn't just challenge your game, it challenges your sanity."
After a couple of hours a legion of federal agents dressed in riot gear descended on Ambiance Apparel to confront more than 100 people who had gathered outside.
He is one of the most successful designers in the sports industry with a legion of world champions to his name.
Milburn, and the legions of Stitch aficionados like her, are why Walt Disney Co. may be about to have its next $1-billion blockbuster movie.
Are the worldwide legions of “Swifties,” Taylor Swift’s most devoted fans, actually members of a cult?
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When To Use
A legion is a large group of people or things, most commonly soldiers, as in World-famous author Stephen King has a legion of fans. Legion can also describe a very large number, as in The number of soccer fans around the world is legion.During the Roman Empire, legion referred to a division of the army that numbered between 3,000 to 6,000 soldiers. As a result, we use legion to refer to a large number of soldiers. However, legion is now used more generally to mean any big group of people or things.Example: The city was filled with legions of fans after the rock star announced they would perform a concert there.
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