noun
legionary
Legionary (noun) means a soldier belonging to a legion; a professional soldier of the ancient Roman army.
noun
1
A soldier belonging to a legion; a professional soldier of the ancient Roman army.
2
A person who is neither a citizen nor colonial/imperial subject of the state whose military they join.
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
From legion + -ary. From Latin legiōnārius. Doublet of legionnaire.
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What is the meaning of legionary?
"legionary" (noun) means a soldier belonging to a legion; a professional soldier of the ancient Roman army.
What are the different meanings of legionary?
"legionary" has 3 main meanings: 1. A soldier belonging to a legion; a professional soldier of the ancient Roman army; 2. A person who is neither a citizen nor colonial/imperial subject of the state whose military they join; 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).