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legionary Definition

le·gion·ary (-er′ē)

adjective

of or constituting a legion or legions

Etymology: L legionarius

noun pl. -·ar′·ies

a member of a legion

legionary Usage Examples

Converse of subject

  • wear: They wore similar helmets to those worn by legionaries.

Converse of object

  • train: Its main purpose was for training the legionaries in fighting techniques.
  • draw: However, they faced seasoned Roman legionaries drawn up in disciplined lines and well accustomed to noisy Celtic attacks.
  • support: In battle, it's our job to support the legionaries.
  • make: New Treasury To Guarantee Soldier Pay Emperor Augustus has set up a treasury to make sure legionaries get their pay.

Adjective modifier

  • Roman: Ribchester is brought to life by dramatic displays including a lifesize cavalryman and Roman legionary.
  • other: This means one man in every ten is chosen by drawing lots and these men are beaten or stoned to death by other legionaries.
  • retired: Colchester ( Camulodunum ) was inhabited by retired legionaries, most probably from Legion XX.
  • ordinary: Paid more than ordinary legionaries & served only 20 years.

Modifies a noun

  • fortress: On a spur overlooking the River Exe a 42 acre legionary fortress was built.
  • legate: The commander is a ' legionary legate ' , always a senator.
  • soldier: On their arrival the men of the ninth had their number made up with legionary soldiers.
  • base: Finds of inscriptions from Britain reveal part of a statio network along the road from the legionary base at York to Corbridge.
  • fort: Its course was later adopted by the Romans for their military road between the legionary forts at Lincoln and York.
  • veteran: In this case the they were given to Claudius ' legionary veterans.