Synonyms for

Legion

Verb / ˈli:dʒʌn / Another word for legion — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a large group of people or things; an army unit

Synonyms & similar words

horde host numerous army horde multitude crowd throng gang crew team squad posse pack mass host swarm mob assembly group company force battalion

Synonyms by register

Formal

multitude host throng swarm

Informal

tons loads oodles heaps

Literary

myriad throng host

Antonyms

few scant sparse individual single uncommon

Common collocations

  • a legion of
  • legion of fans
  • legion of problems
  • legion of supporters
  • legion of volunteers
  • legion of demons

Word family

noun legion
adjective legionary

Usage note

Often used metaphorically to describe a very large number of people or things. Can also refer to a military unit in ancient Rome.

Example sentences

  1. The legion of ants marched across the pavement.
  2. The football team had a legion of fans cheering them on.
  3. The company hired a legion of workers to finish the project.
  4. A legion of protesters gathered outside the government building.
  5. The superhero had a legion of followers who admired him.

Quotes

  • A legion of superheroes is a wonderful thing, but it's also a dangerous thing.
  • A legion of horribles, hundreds in number, half naked or clad in costumes they had devised in everyday life, were camped out in the various rooms.
  • A legion of demons lay coiled in the darkness, waiting for the chance to strike.

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