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Word: Legion
Speech Type: Noun
Middle English: via Old French from Latin legio(n-), from legere ‘choose, levy’. The adjective dates from the late 17th century, in early use often in the phrase my, their, etc. name is legion, i.e. ‘we, they, etc. are many’ (Mark 5:9)
ˈliːdʒ(ə)n
a division of 3,000–6,000 men, including a complement of cavalry, in the ancient Roman army.
Short Definition:division of ancient Roman army
a vast number of people or things
Short Definition:vast number of people or things
Examples:- legions of photographers and TV cameras
Word: Legion
Speech Type: Adjective
ˈliːdʒ(ə)n
great in number
Short Definition:great in number
Examples:- her fans are legion
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