Meaning of the word legend in English

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legend

US /ˈledʒ.ənd/

UK /ˈledʒ.ənd/

a traditional story sometimes popularly regarded as historical but unauthenticated

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The legend of King Arthur is well-known.

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Local legends speak of a hidden treasure.

Synonym:

myth saga folktale fable lore

an extremely famous or notorious person, especially in a particular field

Example:

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He is a true football legend.

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She became a rock and roll legend.

Synonym:

icon superstar hero giant master

a caption or key accompanying a map, chart, or illustration

Example:

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Refer to the legend to understand the symbols on the map.

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The chart's legend explains the different colored bars.

Synonym:

key caption explanation glossary

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