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Meaning of legion
A large group of people, especially soldiers, or a vast number of things.
Etymology of legion
The word "legion" comes from the Latin "legio", meaning a levy or a body of soldiers, which is derived from the verb "legere", meaning to choose or gather
Historically, the term referred to a large military unit in ancient Rome, but its usage has expanded to include any large group of people or things
Synonyms
Definitions
- A large army or group of soldiers, especially one that is part of a larger army
- A large number of people or things
- In ancient Rome, a military unit of about 5,000 soldiers
Usage Examples
- The football stadium was filled with a legion of screaming fans
- A legion of workers was needed to complete the massive construction project
- The ancient Roman empire was protected by a powerful legion of soldiers
Antonyms
handful
few
couple
pair
small group
minority
sprinkling
scattering
tiny crowd
limited number
small army
tiny troop
minimal force
negligible number
insignificant crowd
paltry group
meager multitude
scarce throng