"legion" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈliːdʒən/ Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-legion.wav [UK] Forms: legion [singular], legions [plural]
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  1. A legion is large number
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  2. A legion is a part of the Roman army with 3000 to 6000 soldiers
    Sense id: simple-legion-en-noun-Mjravwp3
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