legion
Aussprache: [ˈliːdʒən]
Kontext: „military“
(noun) a large group of soldiers who fight together. In ancient Rome, a legion was made up of many soldiers and was very important for battles.
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The Roman legion marched bravely into battle, ready to protect their city.
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Unlike the legion, the small group of soldiers couldn't defend the territory effectively.
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How many soldiers are usually in a legion?
Kontext: „large number“
(noun) a very large number of people or things. When we say there are a legion of fans, we mean there are many fans cheering.
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After the concert, the band had a legion of fans waiting for them outside.
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There were not a legion of people at the event; it was quite empty.
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Do you think a legion of people will show up for the parade?
Kontext: „community“
(noun) a group of people who come together for a common purpose. This can be anything from helping others to sharing hobbies.
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The local legion of volunteers helped clean up the park.
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There wasn't a legion of supporters to help with the charity event.
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What kind of activities does the legion of community helpers do?