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Meaning of the word legion in English

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legion

US /ˈliː.dʒən/
UK /ˈliː.dʒən/

Adjective

1.

great in number.

Example:
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her fans are legion
Synonym:
numerouscountlessinnumerableincalculableimmeasurableuntoldendlesslimitlessboundlessmyriadmanyabundantplentifulthick on the groundumpteen

Noun

1.

a unit of 3,000–6,000 men in the ancient Roman army.

Synonym:
brigaderegimentbattalioncompanytroopdivisionsquadronsquadplatooncontingentunitforcecorpsgarrisonsectiongroupdetachmentcommandobatterybandoutfitcohort
2.

a vast host, multitude, or number of people or things.

Example:
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legions of photographers and TV cameras
Synonym:
hordehostthrongmultitudecrowddrovemassmobrabblegangswarmflockherdbodypackscoremountainarmyseaabundanceprofusion
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