legion in Russian
legion in Russian is легио́н, легион — legion means a large division of the ancient Roman army, typically a few thousand infantry plus cavalry support.
legion in Russian
легио́н
Pronounced: legion
(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.
легион
Pronounced: legion
(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 Russian?
"legion" in Russian is легио́н, легион. legion means: A large division of the ancient Roman army, typically a few thousand infantry plus cavalry support.
How do you pronounce легио́н?
"legion" in Russian is легио́н, pronounced "legion".
How do you use "legion" in a sentence?
Example: "The Roman legion advanced in tight, disciplined formation." In Russian, "legion" is легио́н, легион.
Are there other ways to say "legion" in Russian?
Yes — Russian has 2 translations listed for "legion": легио́н, легион.
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