Associations to the word «Legionary»

Wiktionary

LEGIONARY, adjective. Relating to, or consisting of a legion or legions.
LEGIONARY, adjective. Containing a great number.
LEGIONARY, noun. (military) (Ancient Rome) A soldier belonging to a legion; a professional soldier of the ancient Roman army.
LEGIONARY, noun. 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).

Dictionary definition

LEGIONARY, noun. A soldier who is a member of a legion (especially the French Foreign Legion).

Wise words

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