invasion
ihn-VAY-zhuhn
Invasion (noun) means a military attack in which armed forces enter another territory to conquer or control it. Example: “The museum explains how the Roman invasion changed life in Britain.”
noun
1
A military attack in which armed forces enter another territory to conquer or control it.
"The museum explains how the Roman invasion changed life in Britain."
"Castles were built as a defence against invasion from the sea."
"The invasion began with a wave of airstrikes."
2
An unwanted entry into a person's private space or affairs.
"Reading my diary without asking felt like a total invasion of privacy."
"The noisy drone overhead felt like an invasion of our quiet garden."
"She called the paparazzi photos an invasion of privacy."
How to use invasion
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA forceful, unwanted entry — by an army into a country, or into someone's privacy.
Common pairings
military invasion
invasion of privacy
launch an invasion
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Etymology
From Late Latin invāsiō, from invādō, "to invade."
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Rhymes for invasion
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
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Frequently asked questions
What does “invasion” mean?
The word “invasion” means a military attack in which armed forces enter another territory to conquer or control it. In plain terms, a forceful, unwanted entry — by an army into a country, or into someone's privacy.
How do you pronounce “invasion”?
“Invasion” is pronounced ihn-VAY-zhuhn (/ɪnˈveɪʒən/ in IPA).
How do you use “invasion” in a sentence?
Here is “invasion” used in a sentence: “The invasion began with a wave of airstrikes.”
What part of speech is “invasion”?
“Invasion” is a noun.
Where does the word “invasion” come from?
The word “invasion” comes from Late Latin. From Late Latin invāsiō, from invādō, "to invade.".
Is “invasion” a common word?
“Invasion” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
How many meanings does “invasion” have?
“Invasion” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a military attack in which armed forces enter another territory to conquer or control it.
What is the difference between an invasion and an attack?
An invasion specifically involves armed forces entering another territory to conquer or control it, usually on a large scale, while an attack is any act of aggression and can be small, brief, or limited. Every invasion involves attacks, but not every attack is an invasion.
What is the difference between an invasion and an occupation?
An invasion is the initial act of entering a territory by force, while an occupation is the period of controlling and governing that territory afterwards. An invasion often leads to an occupation if the attacking force stays.
What is the difference between invasion and incursion?
An invasion is usually a large, sustained entry into a territory with the aim of conquest or control, while an incursion is a smaller, briefer raid or intrusion across a border. Incursions are more limited in scale and purpose.
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