επιδρομή — meaning in English

English meaning

• irruption noun The action of irrupting or breaking into; a violent entry or invasion; an inbreaking; an intrusion.
• raid noun A sudden attack or surprise incursion, often by armed forces or police.

Senses

επιδρομή is used for these senses in English:

• irruption The action of irrupting or breaking into; a violent entry or invasion; an inbreaking; an intrusion.
• raid (law enforcement) An attack or invasion for the purpose of making arrests, seizing property, or plundering.

irruption — full definition

1. noun The action of irrupting or breaking into; a violent entry or invasion; an inbreaking; an intrusion.
2. noun An abrupt increase of an animal population.
3. noun An abrupt increase in the size of a movement or organization.

raid — full definition

1. noun A sudden attack or surprise incursion, often by armed forces or police.
2. verb To carry out a sudden attack or unannounced search on a place.

Related Greek words