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legionary Synonyms

Another word for legionary

Choosing another word for legionary depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A soldier who is a member of a legion, especially a heavy infantryman of the ancient Roman army.

Usage Example

"Each Roman legionnaire was responsible for carrying his own equipment and rations during long marches."

Strongest
legionnaire
Strong
soldier
Weak
infantryman

• adjective (Context 2)

Very great in number; comprising a vast multitude.

Usage Example

"The archive houses a numerous collection of historical manuscripts spanning six centuries."

Strong
numerous
multitudinous
countless
myriad

Opposites of legionary

The opposite of legionary shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

scarce
few
sparse
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• Nearby Words

legible
legibly
legion
legionary
legionnaire
legislate
legislation

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Legionary. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/legionary
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