Invasion
/ɪnˈveɪʒən/
Definitions
2 meaningsThe act of entering a country or region by an armed force to take control.
/ɪnˈveɪʒən/
The act of entering a country or region by an armed force for the purpose of conquest or occupation.
The invasion caused widespread devastation and loss of life.
💡 Simply: When a group of soldiers goes into another country or place to take over. Think of it like a team barging into someone else's home.
👶 For kids: When a group of people or soldiers go into a place that's not theirs and try to take it over.
More Examples
The invasion was met with fierce resistance from the local population.
Historians continue to debate the causes and consequences of the invasion.
How It's Used
"The invasion of Normandy during World War II was a turning point in the war."
"The country faced condemnation for its invasion of the neighboring territory."
The act of intruding on someone's territory or rights; an unwelcome intrusion.
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The act of entering somewhere to affect it in an unwelcome way.
The company's invasive marketing tactics upset many customers.
💡 Simply: When something unwanted, like an unwanted plant or a lot of emails, starts to take over a space or your life.
👶 For kids: When something starts to come into a place or thing that doesn't belong and starts to take over.
More Examples
The plant's rapid growth was considered an invasion of the local flora.
The constant notifications on my phone felt like an invasion of privacy.
How It's Used
"Invasive species can pose a threat to native ecosystems."
"The invasion of social media into our daily lives is undeniable."
Idioms & expressions
Invasion of privacy
An intrusion into a person's private life, including personal information and activities, without their permission.
"The reporter's constant pursuit of the celebrity felt like an invasion of privacy."
Invasion of space
When someone gets too close or intrudes on a person's personal space.
"She felt uncomfortable with the stranger's invasion of her personal space on the bus."
From Latin *invasio* ('a going into'), from *invadere* ('to go into, enter, attack'), from *in-* ('in, into') + *vadere* ('to go').
The word has been used for centuries, with its military connotations firmly established in historical accounts of warfare and territorial disputes.
Memory tip
Imagine an army entering a country. It's a BIG action!