invasion — an instance of invading a country or region with an armed force
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an instance of invading a country or region with an armed force
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈveɪʒən/
Example Sentences
- The ants launched a massive invasion of our picnic basket.
- Social media has led to an invasion of our personal lives by strangers.
- My cat considers any delivery person an invasion of his territory.
invasion
NOUN[/ɪnˈveɪʒən/]
an instance of invading a country or region with an armed force
The invasion began at dawn when enemy ships appeared on the horizon.
When persuasion on this occasion stops invasion!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'invasio' (a rushing in, attack), derived from 'invadere' (to go into, attack), which combines 'in-' (into) and 'vadere' (to go). The word entered English via Old French in the 14th century.
Breakdown
in- (into) + vad (go) + -ion (noun suffix denoting action or state) = invasion
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📝Examples
“The ants launched a massive invasion of our picnic basket.”
“Social media has led to an invasion of our personal lives by strangers.”
“My cat considers any delivery person an invasion of his territory.”
“The Norman invasion of England occurred in 1066.”
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