Legion

Legion

Noun / Adjective · /ˈliː.dʒən/

Definition

(Noun) a division of the Roman army typically comprising 3,000–6,000 soldiers; a large number or multitude; a national association of ex-service personnel; (Adjective) very great in number — their name is legion.

Origin

From Old French legion, from Latin legio, legionis (a levy, a military division), from legere (to levy, to choose). The Roman legion was the chosen body — selected soldiers forming the principal unit of the Roman army. Used in English from the 13th century.