legionary
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le·gion·ar·y
(lē′jə-nĕr′ē)adj.
Of, relating to, or constituting a legion.
n. pl. le·gion·ar·ies
A soldier of a legion.
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legionary
(ˈliːdʒənərɪ)adj
(Military) of or relating to a legion
n, pl -aries
(Military) a soldier belonging to a legion
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le•gion•ar•y
(ˈli dʒəˌnɛr i)adj., n., pl. -ar•ies. adj.
1. of, pertaining to, or belonging to a legion.
2. constituting a legion or legions.
n. 3. a soldier of a legion.
[1570–80; < Latin]
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Noun | 1. | legionary - a soldier who is a member of a legion (especially the French Foreign Legion) legion - a large military unit; "the French Foreign Legion" France, French Republic - a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe soldier - an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army; "the soldiers stood at attention" |
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