legion
noun
a division of the Roman army, usually comprising 3000 to 6000 soldiers.
legions
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pluralof legion.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Whether by sea, by air or by upscale shopping street, La Jolla is likely to grab you, especially in fall after the summer tourist legions have retreated.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
During the 1980s, the Japanese economy swelled, drawing legions of new visitors.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026
The plant's operator Mala Wangzi currently sells all of that domestically, but latiao have acquired new legions of foreign fans spurred by online enthusiasm for Chinese culture, or "Chinamaxxing".
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
Open, her legions of Filipino fans energizing the entire tournament, even a Monday rainout final.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
“The Yunkai’i have bought themselves new sellswords, and two legions from New Ghis fought beside them.”
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
