league
//liːɡ//
Noun
leagueSingular
leaguesPlural
1
An association of sports teams or clubs that compete against each other
Our team finished first in the league this season.
2
A group of people, countries, or organizations that have joined together for a common purpose
The League of Nations was established after World War I.
Noun
leagueSingular
leaguesPlural
1
A level or category of quality, ability, or achievement
As a player, he's not in the same league as the top professionals.
Noun
leagueSingular
leaguesPlural
1
A unit of distance, approximately three miles or 4.8 kilometers
The ship was about twenty leagues from the shore.