rescue, deliver, redeem, ransom, reclaim, save mean to set free from confinement or danger. rescue implies freeing from imminent danger by prompt or vigorous action. rescued the crew of a sinking ship; deliver implies release usually of a person from confinement, temptation, slavery, or suffering.
legionnaire - a soldier who is a member of a legion (especially the French Foreign Legion) legionary. legion - a large military unit; the French Foreign Legion. France, French Republic - a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe.
A member of a legion, in particular an ancient Roman legion or the French Foreign Legion. Example sentences âThe former French foreign legionnaire was overtaking four cars when the Nissan turned right and collided with the bike.â âWhen I asked why, he said that it made the legionnaires fight among themselves, so he wasn't allowed to sell it to them any more.â