invasion

CEFRB2

/ɪnˈveɪʒən/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    An entry into a place by force, especially by an army.

  2. 02

    noun

    The arrival of many unwanted people or things in a place.

Examples

  • It is nothing less than an invasion.

  • This book deals with the invasion of the Romans.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
4
Synonyms
1

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. The entry without consent of an individual or group into an area where they are not wanted.

  2. The spread of cancer cells, bacteria and such to the organism.

  3. A military action consisting of a large armed force of one geopolitical entity entering territory controlled by another such entity, generally with the objective of conquering territory or altering the established government.

More examples

In context

  • The German invasion of Poland in 1939

  • an invasion of foreign tourists

  • an invasion of mobile phones

Synonyms

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The army prepared for the blank of the enemy force crossing the border.

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Origin

noun

From Middle French invasion, from Late Latin invāsiōnem, accusative of invāsiō.