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invasion

noun

Simple meaning

Any entry into an area not previously occupied.

Pronunciation

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ɪnˈveɪʒən

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Definition

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noun

  1. Any entry into an area not previously occupied

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

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

  4. medicine

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

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency
Common
Typical Use
Varies by meaning

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This meaning: Any entry into an area not previously occupied

Used this way, invasion is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
Matter-of-fact
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

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Word Family

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Compound terms

Established multiword terms.

  • invasion of iwonounCompound term

    A bloody and prolonged operation on the island of Iwo Jima in which American marines landed and defeated Japanese defenders (February and March 1945).

  • invasion of privacynounCompound term

    The wrongful intrusion by individuals or the government into private affairs with which the public has no concern.

  • home invasionnounCompound term

    Burglary of a dwelling while the residents are at home.

  • leyte invasionnounCompound term

    A battle in World War II.

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Synonyms

Sense: any entry into an area not previously occupied

encroachment

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