A military unit of the ancient Roman army made up of infantry with supporting cavalry (6)

I believe the answer is:

legion

(Other definitions for legion that I've seen before include "Large military force" , "Division of ancient Roman army" , "Military force - in Lego (anag)" , "Large body of soldiers" , "A great number in the Roman military unit" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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