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
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A person or force that invades a place.
"The invaders were pushed back at the border."
How to use invader
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone or something that forces its way into a territory or space.
Common pairings
foreign invader
repel invaders
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Word forms
- Plural
- invaders
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Etymology
From invade + -er.
Synonyms
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encroacher
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Rhymes for invader
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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.
