legion — a very large number of people or things
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a very large number of people or things
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈliːdʒən/
Example Sentences
- His excuses are legion - he has a different one for every day he's late.
- The problems with this software are legion.
- A legion of mosquitoes invaded our camping site.
legion
NOUN[/ˈliːdʒən/]
a very large number of people or things
a very large number of people or things
A legion of healers treats every lesion in the region!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'legio', meaning a military unit or army division in ancient Rome. Originally related to the concept of selection or gathering ('legere', to choose), the term initially referred to soldiers chosen and assembled into organized military formations. Over time, the term extended from its specific military sense to mean 'a very large number' or 'multitude'.
Breakdown
Latin 'legio' stems from the root 'legere' (to choose, select, gather). The suffix '-io' forms an abstract noun, yielding the literal sense of 'a choosing' or 'a gathering', which came to designate a Roman military legion as a body of selected soldiers.
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📝Examples
“His excuses are legion - he has a different one for every day he's late.”
“The problems with this software are legion.”
“A legion of mosquitoes invaded our camping site.”
“The celebrity's legion of followers on social media continues to grow.”
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