legionnaire

See also: Legionnaire and légionnaire

English

Etymology

Borrowed from French légionnaire. Doublet of legionary.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˌliːdʒəˈnɛə(ɹ)/

Noun

legionnaire (plural legionnaires)

A person who is neither a citizen nor colonial/imperial subject of the state whose military they join.
A member of a legion, especially the French Foreign Legion.

Synonyms

legionary

Derived terms

Translations

a member of a legion — see legionary

References

Elizabeth M.F. Grasmeder, "Leaning on Legionnaires: Why Modern States Recruit Foreign Soldiers," International Security (July 2021), Vol 46 (No. 1), pp. 147–195.

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