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legionary

Pronunciation: /ˈliːdʒ(ə)n(ə)ri/

Definition of legionary

noun (plural legionaries)

  • a soldier in a Roman legion: legionaries would be marched up the road to quell the troublesome natives

adjective

  • of an ancient Roman legion: the legionary fortress of Isca

Origin:

late Middle English: from Latin legionarius, from legio(n-) (see legion)

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