league
Translation
league, alliance, federation
Examples
Which team is top of the league?
Which team is top of the league?
They are in a league of their own.
They are in a league of their own.
Grammar Patterns
in a/the league part of a group, often for sports Our team plays in the top league.
in a league of one's own to be far superior to others As a singer, she is in a league of her own.
Similar Words
Synonyms: association, federation, union
Etymology
From Old French 'ligue', from Italian 'liga', from Latin 'ligare' meaning 'to bind'.
Memory Tips
Think of a sports league, like the NFL or NBA, where teams are 'bound' together in a competition.