nounπShareThe major unit or division of the Roman army, usually comprising 3000 to 6000 infantry soldiers and 100 to 200 cavalry troops."The Roman general commanded his legions to march across the fields, a formidable force of thousands of soldiers. "militarywarhistoryorganizationgroupnationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA combined arms major military unit featuring cavalry, infantry, and artillery"Although smaller in size than modern armies, the Roman legions were highly effective due to their combined strength of infantry, cavalry, and siege weaponry. "militarywargroupunithistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA large military or semi-military unit trained for combat; any military force; an army, regiment; an armed, organized and assembled militia."During the festival, legions of volunteers helped set up the booths and manage the crowds. "militarygroupwarorganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(often Legion or the Legion) A national organization or association of former servicemen, such as the American Legion."My grandfather volunteers at the local American Legion post every week. "organizationmilitaryhistorygroupnationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA large number of people; a multitude."Legions of fans cheered as the rock star walked on stage. "groupamountmilitarynumberChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(often plural) A great number."After the concert, legions of fans rushed towards the stage. "numbergroupmilitaryamountChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA 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."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. "groupbiologyscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
