Legión (en. Legion)

/le.ʒjɔn/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Military unit composed of a large number of soldiers.
The Roman legion was known for its discipline and strength.
La legión romana era conocida por su disciplina y fuerza.
Numerous group of people with a common purpose.
The legion of fans supported the singer on his tour.
La legión de fans apoyó al cantante en su gira.
Designation of a large quantity or crowd.
The volunteers formed a legion to help during the crisis.
Los voluntarios formaron una legión para ayudar en la crisis.

Etymology

It derives from the Latin 'legio,' which means 'gathering or grouping.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

legion of admirers
A large number of people who admire someone.
legión de admiradores
foreign legion
Military unit composed of non-national soldiers.
legión extranjera
leave a legion of followers
Generate a large number of followers or fans.
dejar una legión de seguidores

Related Words

legionnaire
Soldier who is part of a legion.
legionario
legionnaires
Members of a legion.
legionarios
Legion of Honor
Honorary distinction in some countries.
legión del honor

Slang Meanings

Expression used to refer to a large amount of something.
Today at the concert, there was a legion of people.
Hoy en el concierto había legión de personas.
Groups of friends who support each other.
My legion is always there to help me.
Mi legión siempre está ahí para ayudarme.