la
feminine
/leˈxjon/
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Translation
legion
Word origin
From Latin legio, from legere ('to gather, to choose'), the same root that gives English 'legion' and 'collect'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- legio
- English cognates
- legion, collect
Grammar
Genderfeminine
Plurallegiones
Examples
romana formación .
The Roman legion advanced in perfect formation.
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A legion of fans waited outside the stadium.
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The general led his legion towards the border.
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She has a legion of admirers all over the world.
cruzaron amanecer.
The legions crossed the river at dawn.
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