Definition

A person who is a member of a military unit called a legion, often associated with the Roman army or modern military forces.

Example

The legionnaire bravely defended his post during the battle.

Conversation

Did you know that my grandfather was a legionnaire?

Really? That's fascinating! What did he do?

He served in the army for several years and traveled a lot.

Wow, that must have been quite an adventure for him!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Legionnaire → It is formed from "legio" (meaning a legion, a large military unit) and the suffix "-naire" (meaning one who is associated with or belongs to). A legionnaire is someone who is a member of a legion, particularly in a military context.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'legion' as a large group of soldiers, and '-naire' indicates a person who belongs to that group. This helps you remember that a legionnaire is a soldier in a legion.

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