Legion

Pronunciation: /ˈliːdʒən/

Definitions of legion

noun a large number of people or things

Example Sentences

A1 There is a legion of ants marching across the sidewalk.

A2 The superhero was part of a legion of crime fighters.

B1 The company has a legion of loyal customers who always support their products.

B2 The politician had a legion of supporters who helped him win the election.

C1 The artist had a legion of fans who admired his unique style.

C2 The author's legion of followers eagerly awaited the release of her latest book.

Examples of legion in a Sentence

formal The Roman legion was a powerful military unit in ancient times.

informal There were a legion of fans waiting outside the concert venue.

slang I have a legion of followers on social media.

figurative The chef had a legion of spices at his disposal to create the perfect dish.

Grammatical Forms of legion

• past tense: legioned
• plural: legions
• comparative: more legion
• superlative: most legion
• present tense: legions
• future tense: will legion
• perfect tense: have legioned
• continuous tense: is legioning
• singular: legion
• positive degree: legion
• infinitive: to legion
• gerund: legioning
• participle: legioned

Origin and Evolution of legion

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'legion' originated from Latin, specifically from the word 'legio' meaning a large group of soldiers in the Roman army.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'legion' has come to represent a large group or multitude of people or things, not just in a military context.