legionary

[ lee-juh-ner-ee ]

/ ˈli dʒəˌnɛr i /

of, relating to, or belonging to a legion.

constituting a legion or legions.

History/Historical. a soldier of a Roman legion.

a member of the British Legion.

Origin of legionary

From the Latin word legiōnārius, dating back to 1570–80. See legion, -ary

But, afterwards, it was all praetorian and legionary business—and since!

Life of Lord Byron, With His Letters And Journals, Vol. 5 (of 6) |(Lord Byron) George Gordon Byron
A Briton might become as good a soldier as a legionary, with arms and with training.

Ulric the Jarl |William O. Stoddard
As soon as they turned their backs, and fled precipitately oh every side, the legionary cavalry was sent in pursuit of them.

History of Rome, Vol III |Titus Livius
He is my servant, just as in old days I was his officer, he my legionary.

Marcus: the Young Centurion |George Manville Fenn

The legionary brigade lasted as long as Gen. Winslow continued in command.

The Old First Massachusetts Coast Artillery in War and Peace |Frederick Morse Cutler

legionary

/ (ˈliːdʒənərɪ) /

of or relating to a legion

a soldier belonging to a legion