legionaries

The word “legionaries” has 4 syllables: le-gion-ar-ies

It's pronounced as /ˈliːdʒəˌnɛriz/

What is synonym and antonym for legionaries?

In the thesaurus, “legionaries” has 68 synonyms and 1 antonym.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for legionaries along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for legionaries

archers
artillerymen
cannoneers
carabineers
carabiniers
cavaliers
cavalrymen
champions
combatants
commandoes
commandos
confederates
conscripts
continentals
counterguerillas
counterguerrillas
crossbowmen
cuirassiers
diggers
dogfaces
doughboys
draftees
dragoons
enrollees
federals
fighters
foot soldiers
footmen
gallowglasses
gendarmes
gis
grunts
guardsmen
guerillas
guerrillas
gunners
infantrymen
irregulars
jarheads
knights
lancers
legionnaires
lifers
marines
men-at-arms
militiamen
minutemen
mortarmen
musketeers
noncombatants
paramilitaries
partisans
partizans
pikemen
raiders
rangers
recruits
regulars
reservists
riflemen
servicemen
servicewomen
soldiers
spearmen
troopers
veterans
warhorses
warriors

Antonyms for legionaries

civilians

Meanings of legionaries

noun
1. A soldier belonging to a legion; a professional soldier of the ancient Roman army.
2. A member of a legion, such as the American Legion, or of any organization containing the term legion in its title (e.g. the French Foreign Legion).

Example Sentences

The legionaries marched in perfect unison across the battlefield.
Roman legionaries were equipped with shields, swords, and armor.
The emperor rewarded the legionaries for their bravery in battle.
A group of legionaries was stationed at the frontier to guard the border.
Stories of the ancient legionaries continue to fascinate historians today.

On this page you'll find 69 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to legionaries, such as: archers, artillerymen, cannoneers, carabineers, carabiniers, cavaliers, cavalrymen.

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