Synonyms for legion
ˈli dʒənle·gion

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1. host, legionnoun

   archaic terms for army

   Synonyms:
   emcee, boniface, server, innkeeper, horde, host, master of ceremonies

   Antonyms:
   few

2. legionnoun

   association of ex-servicemen

   "the American Legion"

   Synonyms:
   horde, host

   Antonyms:
   few

3. legionnoun

   a large military unit

   "the French Foreign Legion"

   Synonyms:
   horde, host

   Antonyms:
   few

4. horde, host, legionadjective

   a vast multitude

   Synonyms:
   emcee, boniface, drove, innkeeper, swarm, horde, server, host, master of ceremonies

   Antonyms:
   few

5. numerous, legion(p)adjective

   amounting to a large indefinite number

   "numerous times"; "the family was numerous"; "Palomar's fans are legion"

   Antonyms:
   few

Matched Categories

1. • Army
   • Association
   • Military Unit

Dictionary of English SynonymesRate these synonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. legionnoun

   Synonyms:
   army, host, military force, body of troops

2. legionnoun

   Synonyms:
   multitude, great number

Synonyms, Antonyms & Associated WordsRate these synonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. legionnoun

   Synonyms:
   host, horde, army

PPDB, the paraphrase databaseRate these paraphrases:0.0 / 0 votes

1. List of paraphrases for "legion":

   lgw, legião, corps, rife

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How to use legion in a sentence?

1. Thomas Fuller, Gnomologia, 1732:

   He that is busy is tempted by but one devil; he that is idle, by a legion.

2. Don Cheadle:

   Each time Chadwick Boseman stepped on the set, Chadwick Boseman inspired and influenced everyone there, and with every role, Chadwick Boseman created a new legion of fans. Chadwick Boseman had an incredible power to unify people and their love for Chadwick Boseman work and their respect for Chadwick Boseman as a person. The way Chadwick Boseman lived Chadwick Boseman life united people behind a higher purpose, and that will be Chadwick Boseman legacy.

3. Kevin Brady:

   The super rich? They don't pay this tax. They have a legion of lawyers and tax planners. They have charitable trusts and foundations, these are family-owned, hard-working, risk-taking, determined Americans who are building their business, their farm, their ranch. These are not, as we will hear today, the Paris Hiltons and robber barons of the Teddy Roosevelt days.

4. Henry Howard:

   The American Legion constitution includes 'to preserve the memories and incidents of our associations in the great wars,' if we don't share these stories, they'll be gone.

5. Ben Kingsley:

   It was a pleasure working with Aishwarya in The Last Legion (2007), and her fans are in for a big surprise. She is an excellent and outstanding actor. She is a shining example of beauty from India, and I'm sure we will be seeing her in more Hollywood movies real soon.