legionary.
A soldier belonging to a legion; a professional soldier of the ancient Roman army.
Meaning & usage
A soldier belonging to a legion; a professional soldier of the ancient Roman army.
A person who is neither a citizen nor colonial/imperial subject of the state whose military they join.
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).
Where this word comes from
From legion + -ary. From Latin legiōnārius. Doublet of legionnaire.
Relating to, or consisting of, a legion or legions.
Containing a great number.
Where this word comes from
From legion + -ary. From Latin legiōnārius. Doublet of legionnaire.
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