Vocab Bloom Hub

roman legion

/ˈrəʊmən ˈliːdʒən/

1 entry

phrase

/ˈrəʊmən ˈliːdʒən/B2formal
  • ruКрупное, высокодисциплинированное военное подразделение древнеримской армии, обычно состоявшее из нескольких тысяч пехотинцев и кавалерии, организованное в когорты и центурии.

A large, highly disciplined military unit of the ancient Roman army, typically consisting of several thousand infantry soldiers and cavalry, organized into cohorts and centuries.

  1. Ancient Roman military unitB2formal

    A large, highly disciplined infantry unit of the ancient Roman army, typically consisting of 4,000 to 6,000 soldiers.

    ruРимский легион

    • The Roman legion was the backbone of the empire's military power.
    • Each Roman legion was commanded by a legatus.
    • The soldiers of a Roman legion were known for their strict training and discipline.