26984 words

legion

4 definitions • 4 examples
1
a large group of soldiers who form a part of an army, especially the ancient Roman army:

Examples:

Caesar's legions marched through France and crossed into Britain.
2
large numbers of people:

Examples:

He failed to turn up for the concert, disappointing the legions of fans waiting outside.
3
very large in number:

Examples:

The difficulties surrounding the court case are legion.
4
a very large group of soldiers who form part of an army, esp. of an ancient Roman army, or any large group of people:

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