legionary

[ lee-juh-ner-ee ]

adjective

1. of, relating to, or belonging to a legion.
2. constituting a legion or legions.

noun

, plural le·gion·ar·ies.

1. History/Historical. a soldier of a Roman legion.
2. a member of the British Legion.
3. legionnaire ( def 2 ).

legionary

/ ˈliːdʒənərɪ /

adjective

1. of or relating to a legion

noun

1. a soldier belonging to a legion

Word History and Origins

Origin of legionary¹

From the Latin word legiōnārius, dating back to 1570–80. See legion, -ary

Example Sentences

“It is seriously premature to move that mosaic,” said Matthew Adams, director of the Center for the Mediterranean World, an non-profit archaeological research institute, who is involved in digs at Tel Megiddo and the abutting Roman legionary camp of Legio.

From Washington Times

Nonetheless, one of the donors who paid to decorate the ancient house of worship was a centurion serving in the adjacent Roman legionary camp.

From Washington Times

“It is seriously premature to move that mosaic,” said Matthew Adams, director of the Center for the Mediterranean World, an non-profit archaeological research institute, who is involved in digs at Tel Megiddo and the abutting Roman legionary camp of Legio.

From Seattle Times

Nonetheless, one of the donors who paid to decorate the ancient house of worship was a centurion serving in the adjacent Roman legionary camp.

From Seattle Times

While the hoard's modern-day value is yet to be determined - and the money will be shared between Mr Ridgway and the Suffolk landowner - Dr Ghey said: "In terms of its ancient value, it would equate to over two years' pay for a Roman legionary soldier."

From BBC