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10 Language-to-English DictionariesLegion
/ˈliː.dʒən/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A unit of an army, especially in ancient Rome, typically comprising several thousand soldiers.
"The Roman legion marched across the battlefield with precision and discipline." - 2
A large number of people or things; a multitude.
"A legion of fans gathered outside the concert venue, eager to see their favorite band."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'legio', meaning 'body of soldiers' or 'levy', stemming from 'legere' (to choose or select). It entered Middle English via Old French in the 14th century, initially referring to the principal unit of the ancient Roman army and later broadening to mean a vast multitude or host of people or things.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Legion" is said worldwide
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Légion
Transliteration: le-zhyon
"La légion romaine était célèbre pour sa discipline."
Legion
Transliteration: leˈɡi̯oːn
"Die römische Legion war eine der stärksten Militärformationen."
Legione
Transliteration: leˈdʒone
"La legione romana era molto temuta dai nemici."
Legión
Transliteration: leˈxjon
"La legión romana fue fundamental en la expansión del imperio."
Legião
Transliteration: leʒiˈɐ̃w
"A legião romana era conhecida por sua disciplina e força."
लेगियन
Transliteration: legiyan
"रोमन लेगियन युद्ध में बहुत प्रसिद्ध थी।"
军团
Transliteration: jūntuán
"罗马军团以其纪律而闻名。"
군단
Transliteration: gundam
"로마 군단은 전투에서 유명했습니다."
軍団
Transliteration: gundan
"ローマ軍団はその規律で知られていました。"
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