legionnaire
Americannoun
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(often initial capital letter) a member of the American Legion.
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a member of any legion; legionary.
noun
Etymology
Origin of legionnaire
From French, dating back to 1810–20; see origin at legionary
Vocabulary lists containing legionnaire
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Example Sentences
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Stephen Presley, another Legionnaire reached by phone Sunday night, agreed.
From Slate • Sep. 16, 2024
Colonel Doumbouya, as a French Legionnaire, served in Afghanistan and Ivory Coast and completed a commando training course in Israel, according to his official biography.
From New York Times • Sep. 10, 2021
Every morning, a Legionnaire raises the flag at the prison, and every evening, another takes it down.
From Washington Times • Dec. 15, 2019
Three candidates were on the shortlist days before the document was published, including former French Foreign Legionnaire Simon Murray and two others.
From Reuters • Apr. 14, 2011
A Legionnaire jerked the propeller and the motor coughed twice, then roared.
From "A Long Way from Chicago" by Richard Peck
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