Sublegion

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    A subdivision of a legion.

    "The Legion of the United States was to consist of four sublegions of 1,280 men each, commanded by brigadier generals."

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"The Legion of the United States was to consist of four sublegions of 1,280 men each, commanded by brigadier generals."

Etymology

From sub- + legion.

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