n.
Pronunciation: ' l ē -j ə n
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin legion-, legio, from legere to gather ― more at LEGEND
Date: 13th century
1 : the principal unit of the Roman army comprising 3000 to 6000 foot soldiers with cavalry
2 : a large military force especially : ARMY 1A
3 : a very large number : MULTITUDE
4 : a national association of ex-servicemen