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legions

/ˈliːdʒənz/

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noun

The major unit or division of the Roman army, usually comprising 3000 to 6000 infantry soldiers and 100 to 200 cavalry troops.

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"The Roman general commanded his legions to march across the fields, a formidable force of thousands of soldiers. "

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A combined arms major military unit featuring cavalry, infantry, and artillery

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"Although smaller in size than modern armies, the Roman legions were highly effective due to their combined strength of infantry, cavalry, and siege weaponry. "

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noun

A large military or semi-military unit trained for combat; any military force; an army, regiment; an armed, organized and assembled militia.

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"During the festival, legions of volunteers helped set up the booths and manage the crowds. "

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(often Legion or the Legion) A national organization or association of former servicemen, such as the American Legion.

Examples :

"My grandfather volunteers at the local American Legion post every week. "

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noun

A large number of people; a multitude.

Examples :

"Legions of fans cheered as the rock star walked on stage. "

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(often plural) A great number.

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"After the concert, legions of fans rushed towards the stage. "

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A group of orders inferior to a class; in scientific classification, a term occasionally used to express an assemblage of objects intermediate between an order and a class.

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"In botany, the plant order Rosales is sometimes further divided into legions based on shared characteristics like fruit type, illustrating a classification level below the order and above the more specific classes. "

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