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/ˈledʒənd/
A widely known story or person that is admired, often seen as larger than life.
Synonyms:
myth
tale
fable
saga
narrative
Antonyms:
fact
truth
reality
Examples:
Many people call her a living
legend
.
The
legend
tells of a hidden treasure in the cave.
Etymology:
Originates from Middle English
legende
, stemming from Old French
legende
, and from Medieval Latin
legenda
, meaning
things to be read
.
Usage Statistics:
21 mentions per 1 million words
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