LEGION


Meaning of LEGION in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ li:dʒ(ə)n ]

( legions)

1.

A legion is a large group of soldiers who form one section of an army.

...the Sudan-based troops of the Libyan Islamic Legion...

N-COUNT : oft in names after n

2.

A legion of people or things is a great number of them. ( WRITTEN )

His delightful sense of humour won him a legion of friends.

N-COUNT : usu N of n

3.

If you say that things of a particular kind are legion , you mean that there are a great number of them. ( FORMAL )

Ellie’s problems are legion...

ADJ : v-link ADJ

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