λεγεώνα — meaning in English

English meaning

• league noun A group of sports teams, or of countries or organizations, that compete together or work toward a shared goal.
• legion noun A large division of the ancient Roman army, typically a few thousand infantry plus cavalry support.

Senses

λεγεώνα is used for these senses in English:

• league A group or association of cooperating members.
• league A stone erected near a public road to mark the distance of a league.
• 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.

league — full definition

1. noun A group of sports teams, or of countries or organizations, that compete together or work toward a shared goal.
2. noun An old unit of distance, roughly three miles, based on how far a person could walk in an hour.
3. verb To join together with others for a common purpose.

legion — full definition

1. noun A large division of the ancient Roman army, typically a few thousand infantry plus cavalry support.
2. noun A large group, especially of soldiers or people, seen as too many to easily count.
3. adj Very great in number; numerous.

Related Greek words