legion
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5.6
- noun
- /ˈliːdʒən/
:
asociación de veteranos
- I always wanted to join the French Foreign Legion.
- American Legion
- Royal Legion
- a Legion post
And you know, the traditional names, the VFW, the Legion, Amvets, you name them.
- And you know, the traditional names, the VFW, the Legion, Amvets, you name them.
- Lands ended, John O'Groats for Royal British Legion fully supported.
- We could wear this and, you know, a Legion T-shirt and those shoes and be just fine, I think.
Examples
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Among these groups are the UDC, the American Legion, and the Daughters of Union Veterans.
Academic text (1994) -
Since then, the American Legion and other VSOs have asked every session of Congress to reverse the policy.
Academic text (2010) -
So will the American Legion.
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You are now a member of the Legion of Courage.
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On New Year's Eve, at the Legion Hall, she and Richard would have some drinks.
Fiction book (1992) -
POTUS is scheduled to address the American Legion on the third.
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Duga asked the American Legion honor guard if she could pass off the flag to the next of kin.
Academic text (2015) -
The American Legion organizes events to support veterans and honor their service.
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As a member of the Legion of Honor, she felt proud to represent her country.
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The local Legion offers various resources to help former soldiers transition to civilian life.
Synonyms
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5.6
An American group for veterans who served in wars abroad
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3.5
A large U.S. group of military veterans who support each other and promote national pride
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3.4
An American group of people who served in the military abroad that helps former service members and promotes national pride
Compounds
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3.5
A large U.S. group of military veterans who support each other and promote national pride
1
6.7
A military unit of volunteers from other countries who serve in a country's army
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Surface Forms
Etymology
The word legion comes from the Latin legio, from legere meaning 'to gather'. Today a legion can be an association of former soldiers who gather to support each other, so the origin fits the veterans' group meaning.