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| le·gion [ ljən ] |
noun (plural le·gions) |
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1. multitude: a large number of people or things
  Their complicated affairs are managed by a legion of accountants.
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2. ancient hist Roman army division: in ancient Rome, an army division of 3,000 to 6,000 soldiers, including cavalry
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3. military large body of soldiers: a large military unit, especially an army
the French Foreign Legion
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4. military organization of ex-military personnel: an association of former members of the armed services
the American Legion
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adjective |
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many: very numerous
dissatisfied customers and their legion complaints
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| [12th century. Via French< Latin legion-< legere "choose"] |
