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Meaning of legion

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

legion

Pronunciation:/ˈliːdʒən/

noun

Definitions

  1. The major unit or division of the Roman army, usually comprising 3000 to 6000 infantry soldiers and 100 to 200 cavalry troops.

  2. A combined arms major military unit featuring cavalry, infantry, and artillery

  3. A large military or semi-military unit trained for combat; any military force; an army, regiment; an armed, organized and assembled militia.

  4. (often Legion or the Legion) A national organization or association of former servicemen, such as the American Legion.

verb

Definitions

  1. To form into legions.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Numerous; vast; very great in number

    Example: Russia’s labor and capital resources are woefully inadequate to overcome the state’s needs and vulnerabilities, which are legion.

    Synonyms:multitudinousnumerous