legionnaire
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Noun — A member of a legion, particularly the French Foreign Legion, a famous unit historically open to foreign recruits.
Synonyms
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How to use legionnaire
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Etymology
Borrowed from French légionnaire, from légion, "legion".
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What does “legionnaire” mean?
The word “legionnaire” means a member of a legion, particularly the French Foreign Legion, a famous unit historically open to foreign recruits. In plain terms, someone who serves as a soldier in a legion, especially the French Foreign Legion.
How do you pronounce “legionnaire”?
“Legionnaire” is pronounced leed-zhuh-NEH-uh (/ˌlidʒəˈnɛ(ə)r/ in IPA).
How do you use “legionnaire” in a sentence?
Here is “legionnaire” used in a sentence: “The legionnaire had served five years before returning home.”
What is another word for “legionnaire”?
Words with a similar meaning to “legionnaire” include legionary.
What part of speech is “legionnaire”?
“Legionnaire” is a noun.
Where does the word “legionnaire” come from?
The word “legionnaire” comes from French. Borrowed from French légionnaire, from légion, "legion".