Legionary
[lee-juh-ner-ee] /ˈli dʒəˌnɛr i/
adjective
1.
of, relating to, or belonging to a legion.
2.
constituting a legion or legions.
noun, plural legionaries.
3.
History/Historical. a soldier of a Roman legion.
4.
a member of the British Legion.
5.
(def 2).
/ˈliːdʒənərɪ/
adjective
1.
of or relating to a legion
noun (pl) -aries
2.
a soldier belonging to a legion
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