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noun

invader

ihn-VAY-duh

Invader (noun) means a person or force that invades a place. Example: “The invaders were pushed back at the border.”

noun
1
A person or force that invades a place.
"The invaders were pushed back at the border."

How to Use Invader

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomeone or something that forces its way into a territory or space.

Common pairings
foreign invader repel invaders

Word Forms

invaders plural

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Etymology

From invade + -er.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “invader” mean?

The word “invader” means a person or force that invades a place. In plain terms, someone or something that forces its way into a territory or space.

How do you pronounce “invader”?

“Invader” is pronounced ihn-VAY-duh (/ɪnˈveɪ.də(ɹ)/ in IPA).

How do you use “invader” in a sentence?

Here is “invader” used in a sentence: “The invaders were pushed back at the border.”

What part of speech is “invader”?

“Invader” is a noun.

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