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Definition of Legion
1. Noun. Archaic terms for army.
Exact synonyms: Host
Specialized synonyms: Roman Legion, Sabaoth
Generic synonyms: Army, Ground Forces, Regular Army
Specialized synonyms: Roman Legion, Sabaoth
Generic synonyms: Army, Ground Forces, Regular Army
2. Adjective. Amounting to a large indefinite number. "Palomar's fans are legion"
3. Noun. Association of ex-servicemen. "The American Legion"
Generic synonyms: Association
4. Noun. A large military unit. "The French Foreign Legion"
Generic synonyms: Force, Military Force, Military Group, Military Unit
Specialized synonyms: Foreign Legion
Member holonyms: Legionary, Legionnaire
Specialized synonyms: Foreign Legion
Member holonyms: Legionary, Legionnaire
5. Noun. A vast multitude.
Definition of Legion
1. n. A body of foot soldiers and cavalry consisting of different numbers at different periods, -- from about four thousand to about six thousand men, -- the cavalry being about one tenth.
Definition of Legion
1. a large military force [n -S]