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legion

The word “legion” has 2 syllables: le-gion

It's pronounced as /ˈliːdʒən/

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In the thesaurus, “legion” has 65 synonyms and 3 antonyms.

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Synonyms for legion

Antonyms for legion

Meanings of legion

  • noun
    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.
    5. A large number of people; a multitude.
    6. (often plural) A great number.
    7. A group of orders inferior to a class; in scientific classification, a term occasionally used to express an assemblage of objects intermediate between an order and a class.
  • verb
    1. To form into legions.
  • adjective
    1. Numerous; vast; very great in number.

Example Sentences

  • The Roman legion was known for its discipline and strength.
  • His supporters are legion, spanning across multiple countries.
  • The city welcomed the returning legion with a grand parade.
  • Critics of the new policy are legion among the academic community.
  • A legion of fans waited outside the concert venue for hours.

On this page you'll find 68 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to legion, such as: all kinds of, army, array, battalion, beaucoup, bike, countable.

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