Legionary

Full definition of legionary

Adjective

1. Relating to, or consisting of a legion or legions.A legionary force
2. Containing a great number.
• 1646, Thomas Browne, (aka, Vulgar Errours), Google BooksUnto whom ( what is deplorable in men and Christians ) too many applying themselves, betwixt jest and earnest, betray the cause of truth, and insensibly make up the legionary body of error.

Noun

1. (military, Ancient Rome) A soldier belonging to a legion; a professional soldier of the ancient Roman army.
2. A member of a legion, such as the American Legion, or of any organization containing the term legion in its title (e.g. the ).

Synonyms

• (member of a Legion organisation) legionnaire

Holonyms

• (soldier of the Ancient Roman legion) contubernium, maniple, century, legion

Coordinate terms

• (soldier of the Ancient Roman legion) centurion