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Synonyms of legion

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Another word for legion is multitude. Other synonyms of legion are multitudinous, numerous, host, mass and sea.

Synonyms and similar words for legion

adjectiveNumerous; vast; very great in number.

  • multitudinousComprising a large number of features or parts; manifold, multiple, myriad; also, having a large number of forms.
  • numerous

nounA large number of people; a multitude.

Meaning of legion

  1. adjective Numerous; vast; very great in number.
  2. noun The major unit or division of the Roman army, usually comprising 3000 to 6000 infantry soldiers and 100 to 200 cavalry troops.
  3. noun A combined arms major military unit featuring cavalry, infantry, and artillery, including historical units such as the British Legion, and present-day units such as the Spanish Legion and the French Foreign Legion.

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Questions about synonyms of legion

What is another word for legion?
Legion has 7 synonyms on Word.ws, such as multitude, multitudinous, numerous, host, mass, sea and throng.
What does legion mean?
Legion means numerous; vast; very great in number.

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Adapted from Wiktionary: legion (page history and authors) and the entries of the words listed. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws grouped the synonyms and antonyms by meaning and added links. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.

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