legionary

Meaning

Noun

1. (Ancient-Rome) A soldier belonging to a legion; a professional soldier of the ancient Roman army.
2. A person who is neither a citizen nor colonial/imperial subject of the state whose military they join.
3. 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).

Adj

1. (not-comparable) Relating to, or consisting of, a legion or legions.
2. (not-comparable) Containing a great number.

Synonyms

legionnaire

soldier

man-at-arms

Legionnaire

Translations

légionnaire

legionario

λεγεωνάριος

legionario

Legionssoldat

legionário

Legionär

legionari

عضو الفيلق

lejyoner

Soldat

militare

legionair

militar

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈlidʒəˌnɛɹi/

Etymology

From legion + -ary. From Latin legiōnārius. Doublet of legionnaire.