Legion — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun adjective /ˈlē-jən/ le·gion

Meaning & Definition of Legion

Legion (noun)

  1. the principal unit of the Roman army comprising 3000 to 6000 foot soldiers with cavalry
  2. a large military force; especially, army
  3. a very large number, multitude

Legion (adjective)

  1. many, numerous

Legion (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. being of a large but indefinite number

    "the obstacles that the programmers had to overcome have been legion"

    similar: beaucoup (slang), many, multifold, multiple, multiplex, multitudinous, numerous, all kinds of, quite a few
    related: countless, innumerable, numberless, uncountable, unnumbered, untold, several, some, miscellaneous, mixed, sundry, various, divers, manifold, multifarious, myriad
    opposite: few
    near: countable, limited

Legion (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a large body of men and women organized for land warfare

    "joined the French Foreign Legion"

    similar: army, array, battalion, host
    related: militia, national guard, standing army, infantry, ranks, regulars, soldiers, troopers, troops

  2. a great number of persons or creatures massed together

    "legions of fans crowded the stadium for the rock concert"

    similar: army, bike (chiefly Scottish), cram, crowd, crush, drove, flock, herd, horde, host, mass, mob, multitude, press, rout, scrum, swarm, throng
    related: masses, millions, rabble, rabblement, riffraff, gaggle, heap, mountain, pile, jam, logjam

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Legion

The most common words with a similar meaning to Legion:

Slang: beaucoup
Chiefly Scottish: bike
many, multifold, multiple, multiplex, multitudinous, numerous, all kinds of, quite a few, army, array, battalion, host, cram, crowd, crush, drove, flock, herd, horde, mass, mob, multitude, press, rout, scrum, swarm, throng

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Legion

Words with the opposite meaning of Legion:

few

Related Words for Legion

countless, innumerable, numberless, uncountable, unnumbered, untold, several, some, miscellaneous, mixed, sundry, various, divers, manifold, multifarious, myriad, militia, national guard, standing army, infantry, ranks, regulars, soldiers, troopers, troops, masses, millions, rabble, rabblement, riffraff

Near Antonyms of Legion

countable, limited

Origin & Etymology of Legion

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin legion-, legio, from legere to gather legend

First known use: 13th century

Words & Phrases Containing Legion

Legion of Honor, Legion of Merit, the Foreign Legion

Frequently Asked Questions about Legion

What does "Legion" mean?

"Legion" means the principal unit of the Roman army comprising 3000 to 6000 foot soldiers with cavalry. As an a noun and an adjective, it is defined as: the principal unit of the Roman army comprising 3000 to 6000 foot soldiers with cavalry. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Legion"?

Other words for "Legion" include beaucoup, many, multifold, multiple, multiplex, multitudinous, numerous and all kinds of. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Legion" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Legion"?

There are 65 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Legion". Common alternatives include beaucoup, many, multifold, multiple, multiplex, multitudinous, numerous, all kinds of, quite a few and army.

What is the opposite of "Legion"?

Antonyms of "Legion" include few. Near antonyms include countable and limited.

How do you use "Legion" in a sentence?

Examples of "Legion" in a sentence: "the obstacles that the programmers had to overcome have been legion"; "joined the French Foreign Legion"; "legions of fans crowded the stadium for the rock concert".

Is "Legion" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Legion" can be used as a noun and an adjective, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Legion"?

"Legion" is pronounced /ˈlē-jən/ and divided into syllables as le·gion.

What is the origin of the word "Legion"?

"Legion" comes from Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin legion-, legio, from legere to gather legend. First known use: 13th century.