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legion

le·gion [ ljən ]


noun  (plural le·gions)
Definition:
 
1. multitude: a large number of people or things
Their complicated affairs are managed by a legion of accountants.

2. ancient hist Roman army division: in ancient Rome, an army division of 3,000 to 6,000 soldiers, including cavalry

3. military large body of soldiers: a large military unit, especially an army
the French Foreign Legion

4. military organization of ex-military personnel: an association of former members of the armed services
the American Legion



adjective 
Definition:
 
many: very numerous
dissatisfied customers and their legion complaints

[12th century. Via French< Latin legion-< legere "choose"]
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