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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
/ ˈ±ô¾±Ë»åÏôÉ™²Ô /
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
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of legion1
Example Sentences
Over the next ten years, our night sky may be irrevocably transformed by the projected legions of satellites.
The actor’s loved ones said Allen was best known for portraying characters who “showed great vulnerability and uncommon empathy, which won her a legion of fans all over the world.â€
Maybe they were just happy to have completed what Foster called “the most demanding winter that I’ve been part of here at UCLA,†which resulted in a legion of transformed physiques.
The former president of the Selena fan club was found guilty Monday of murdering the 23-year-old Tejano superstar, whose legions of fans cheered the verdict as a victory for the Latino community.
His dashing good looks won him legions of female fans, and guaranteed him work in a plethora of rather forgettable television movies.
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What is aÌýlegion?
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.Ìý
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.
Where doesÌýlegion come from?
The first records of legion come from around 1175. It ultimately comes from the Latin ±ô±ð²µ¾±Ån, meaning “a gathered body of soldiers.â€
The Roman army, one of the most powerful in history, was divided into military units or groups known as legions. Legions were made of thousands of soldiers who kept order in Rome’s huge empire. Many organizations since, such as the American Legion and the French Foreign Legion have likely used the word legion to refer to Rome’s military power.
Today, legion is instead used more generally to mean a very big group of people or things. Similar to a horde or a swarm, a legion is a group so large that it is beyond counting and might even seem endless. A large library, for example, might be stocked with legions of books that fill hundreds of shelves.
Similarly, legion also describes a gigantic number. For example, in the Bible, a demon possessing a man tells Jesus that “my name is Legion, for we are many.†The hacker group Anonymous describes itself as legion because of its supposed large number of members.
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What are some other forms related to legion?
- legionary (adjective, noun)
- legionnaire (noun)
What are some synonyms for legion?
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How isÌýlegion used in real life?
Legion is often used to mean a huge group of people or things.
I don't know if the new myspace design is enough to save them from the legions of haters, but it's cool that they're trying.
— Garin Kilpatrick (@Garin)
Legions of toys and my kid only wants to play with a Taco Bell cup.
— Anna Rev (@revelinanna)
Enjoying time with my wife and the legion of cats, who are sleeping happily.
— David O’Mahony (@DavidOMahony)
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The protest was attended by a legion of people that stretched for miles.
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