Legionary
noun
A soldier who was part of a legion in ancient Rome.
He served as a legionary in the Roman army.
Often appears as...
- roman legionary
- legionary soldier
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Historical
noun
A member of a legion, especially the Legion of Mary.
She became a legionary after joining the church's group.
Often appears as...
- legionary of mary
- church legionary
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Religious
adjective
Related to a legion or legions.
They celebrated the legionary achievements of the soldiers.
Often appears as...
- legionary efforts
- legionary cohort
noun
A soldier who was part of a legion in ancient Rome.
He served as a legionary in the Roman army.
Often appears as...
- roman legionary
- legionary soldier
Usage tips
Historical
noun
A member of a legion, especially the Legion of Mary.
She became a legionary after joining the church's group.
Often appears as...
- legionary of mary
- church legionary
Usage tips
Religious
adjective
Related to a legion or legions.
They celebrated the legionary achievements of the soldiers.
Often appears as...
- legionary efforts
- legionary cohort
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Ancient Military
Refers to Roman Empire soldiers, not modern armies. Helps visualize historical contexts.
The museum displayed weapons used by legionaries.
Pro Tip 2/3Group Identity
Emphasizes belonging to a specific group, the legion, with shared duties and experiences.
Legionaries prided themselves on their discipline and unity.
Pro Tip 3/3Historic Term
Mainly used in history discussions, not for current military ranks or units.
He wrote a thesis on the tactics of Roman legionaries.
Pro Tip 1/3Ancient Military
Refers to Roman Empire soldiers, not modern armies. Helps visualize historical contexts.
The museum displayed weapons used by legionaries.
Pro Tip 2/3Group Identity
Emphasizes belonging to a specific group, the legion, with shared duties and experiences.
Legionaries prided themselves on their discipline and unity.
Pro Tip 3/3Historic Term
Mainly used in history discussions, not for current military ranks or units.
He wrote a thesis on the tactics of Roman legionaries.
Pro Tip 1/3Ancient Military
Refers to Roman Empire soldiers, not modern armies. Helps visualize historical contexts.
The museum displayed weapons used by legionaries.
Pro Tip 2/3Group Identity
Emphasizes belonging to a specific group, the legion, with shared duties and experiences.
Legionaries prided themselves on their discipline and unity.
Pro Tip 3/3Historic Term
Mainly used in history discussions, not for current military ranks or units.
He wrote a thesis on the tactics of Roman legionaries.
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A day in the life of a...
And he’s grown rather fond of a girl back home whom he intends to marry. But he’ll have to wait until he completes his 25 years of service before that can happen. And the life of a legionary is dangerous and grueling.
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Roman Military Design PIPE...
a Roman legionary is not only expected to march 20 miles a day carrying his kit he also has to build the road he walks
Video examples
A day in the life of a...
And he’s grown rather fond of a girl back home whom he intends to marry. But he’ll have to wait until he completes his 25 years of service before that can happen. And the life of a legionary is dangerous and grueling.
Video examples
Roman Military Design PIPE...
a Roman legionary is not only expected to march 20 miles a day carrying his kit he also has to build the road he walks
Example 1 of 2
Quote examples
Geraldine Brooks
Australian Journalist
When I write a word in English, a simple one, such as, say, 'chief,' I have unwittingly ushered a querulous horde into the room. The Roman legionary is there, shaking his cap, or head, and Andy Capp is there, slouching in his signature working man's headgear.
Quote examples
Geraldine Brooks
Australian Journalist
When I write a word in English, a simple one, such as, say, 'chief,' I have unwittingly ushered a querulous horde into the room. The Roman legionary is there, shaking his cap, or head, and Andy Capp is there, slouching in his signature working man's headgear.
Example 1 of 1
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