legionary
/ˈlidʒəˌnɛri/
noun
- A soldier in a Roman legion.
- The legionary carried a shield and a short sword called a gladius.
- The museum displayed the armor of a Roman legionary.
- Each legionary was trained to fight in formation.
adjective
- Relating to or characteristic of a Roman legion or its soldiers.
- He studied legionary tactics in his history class.
- The legionary standard was a symbol of the unit's pride.
- The legionary fort was built on a hill overlooking the river.