legionary
adjective
, -ˌne-rē\
Definition of legionary
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legionary
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Synonyms & Antonyms for legionary
Synonyms: Noun
dogface, fighter, legionnaire, man-at-arms, regular, serviceman, soldier, trooper, warrior
Antonyms: Noun
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Examples of legionary in a Sentence
Noun
the daring exploits of the French legionaries have long been the stuff of literary and cinematic legendRecent Examples on the Web: Adjective
As part of the free admission, guests can experience a lively demonstration of gladiatorial combat, explore hands-on activities, learn about Roman life and the famous Roman legionary soldiers, and play with the toys and games of Roman children. — Detroit Free Press Staff, Detroit Free Press, "Cranbrook Institute of Science: Get in free Sunday," 17 May 2018 The cemetery they were buried in was once on the outskirts of Eboracum, a Roman legionary fortress and settlement that was one of the largest in Britain 1800 years ago. — National Geographic, "DNA Reveals Far-Off Origins of Ancient 'Gladiators'," 19 Jan. 2016Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
These legionaries would march 20 miles a day with 80 lbs. — David Hambling, Popular Mechanics, "The Overloaded Soldier: Why U.S. Infantry Now Carry More Weight Than Ever," 26 Dec. 2018 The modern-day version has firms sending out agents to collect debts dressed in a medley of outfits from monks to Roman legionaries. — Bloomberg.com, "Debt Collectors Are Wearing New Hats in Spain," 14 Feb. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'legionary.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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