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legionary
nounmasculinegeneral useuncommon/lɨʒiuˈnaɾiu/le·gi·o·ná·rio
Definitions
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A soldier belonging to a legion, especially an ancient Roman legion.
Usage examples
“Roman legionaries were famous for their discipline and organization.”
“The column was formed by veteran legionaries.”
Synonyms
Common combinations
Roman legionaryforeign legionary
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By extension, a member of a modern military unit named a legion, such as the French Foreign Legion.
Usage examples
“He enlisted as a legionary in the Foreign Legion.”
“The French legionaries participated in several campaigns in the Sahara.”
Common combinations
Foreign Legionlegionary veteran