legion
word
/ˈɫidʒən/
LEE-juhn
/lˈiːdʒən/
LEE-juhn
Definition
A large group of people or things; originally, a division of the Roman army. Used literally or to mean 'many'.
Usage & Nuances
Formal in modern use. 'A legion of fans' means a huge number. It can refer to historical Roman legions or be used figuratively for any large group. Not for small numbers. 'Legion' is singular; 'legions' is the plural.
Spanish: legión - multitudPortuguese (BR): legião - multidãoPortuguese (PT): legião - multidãoChinese (Simplified): 军团 - 大批Chinese (Traditional): 軍團 - 大批Hindi: सेना - बहुत बड़ी संख्याArabic: فيلق - عدد كبيرBengali: লেজিয়ন - বিপুলসংখ্যকRussian: легион - множествоJapanese: 軍団 - 多数Vietnamese: quân đoàn - vô sốKorean: 군단 - 다수Turkish: lejyion - çok sayıUrdu: لشکر - بہت بڑی تعدادIndonesian: legiun - sangat banyak
Example Sentences
The Roman army had many legions.
basic
There was a legion of birds in the sky.
basic
He has a legion of followers online.
basic
Her fans are legion — you see them everywhere she goes.
natural
Critics are legion, but she keeps doing her thing.
natural
In the world of gaming, passionate communities are truly legion.
natural