legion

noun
UK: /ˈliːdʒən/
US: /ˈliːdʒən/

  1. A large group of soldiers in the ancient Roman army.

    1. The Roman legion marched into the city.
    2. Each Roman legion was a force to be reckoned with in combat.

  2. A very large number of people or things.

    1. There are a legion of fans at the concert.
    2. A legion of volunteers helped clean the beach after the storm.

Synonyms

multitude throng army host
legion verb

  1. To gather or assemble in large numbers.

    1. Fans legion to the stadium before the game.
    2. Reporters legion outside the courthouse, hoping for a statement.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "legion" in English means: A large group of soldiers in the ancient Roman army., A very large number of people or things..

The phonetic transcription of "legion" is /ˈliːdʒən/ in British English and /ˈliːdʒən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "legion": multitude, throng, army, host.

Example usage of "legion": "The Roman legion marched into the city.". More examples on the page.