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/
Korean meaning: 무력으로 다른 나라나 지역을 침입하는 것, 침략
Korean pronunciation: 인**베이**전
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
Armed soldiers stage an invasion of the peaceful village border
When persuasion on this occasion stops invasion!
🎤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.
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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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