legion in Greek
legion in Greek is λεγεώνα — legion means a large division of the ancient Roman army, typically a few thousand infantry plus cavalry support.
legion in Greek
λεγεώνα
Pronounced: legeona
(military, Ancient Rome) The major unit or division of the Roman army, usually comprising 3000 to 6000 infantry soldiers and 100 to 200 cavalry troops.
What does "legion" mean?
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noun A large division of the ancient Roman army, typically a few thousand infantry plus cavalry support.
"The Roman legion advanced in tight, disciplined formation."
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noun A large group, especially of soldiers or people, seen as too many to easily count.
"Fans turned up in their legions to see the band play."
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adj Very great in number; numerous.
"The complaints about the new policy were legion."
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legion in a sentence
- The Roman legion advanced in tight, disciplined formation.
- Historians estimate a full legion could number over 5,000 soldiers.
- Fans turned up in their legions to see the band play.
- A legion of volunteers helped clear the flood debris.
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What is "legion" in Greek?
"legion" in Greek is λεγεώνα. legion means: A large division of the ancient Roman army, typically a few thousand infantry plus cavalry support.
How do you pronounce λεγεώνα?
"legion" in Greek is λεγεώνα, pronounced "legeona".
How do you use "legion" in a sentence?
Example: "The Roman legion advanced in tight, disciplined formation." In Greek, "legion" is λεγεώνα.
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