noun
legionary
Legionary (noun) means a soldier who served in a legion, particularly in the army of ancient Rome.
noun
1
A soldier who served in a legion, particularly in the army of ancient Rome.
2
A soldier who fights for a country's armed forces without being one of its citizens or subjects.
3
A member of a legion, such as the American Legion, or of any organization containing the term legion in its title (e.g. the French Foreign Legion).
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Etymology
Formed from legion and -ary. It also derives from Latin legiōnārius, and is a doublet of legionnaire.
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What is the meaning of legionary?
"legionary" (noun) means a soldier who served in a legion, particularly in the army of ancient Rome.
What is another word for legionary?
Other words for "legionary" include legionnaire.
What are the different meanings of legionary?
"legionary" has 3 main meanings: 1. A soldier who served in a legion, particularly in the army of ancient Rome; 2. A soldier who fights for a country's armed forces without being one of its citizens or subjects; 3. A member of a legion, such as the American Legion, or of any organization containing the term legion in its title (e.g. the French Foreign Legion).
