Invasion

usgb/ɪnˈveɪʒn/
noun

An act of entering a place or area owned by others, especially in a big number and with force.

The army is planning an invasion at dawn.
Visual representation of "invasion" - An act of entering a place or area owned by others, especially in a big number and with force

Often appears as...

  • alien invasion
  • military invasion
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War Context

Use 'invasion' to describe military forces entering another country by force.

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The history book detailed the invasion of Normandy during World War II.
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Hostile Action

'Invasion' has a negative connotation, suggesting hostility and aggression.

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Residents fortified the town to defend against the enemy's invasion.
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Not Physical Only

Can also describe virtual or cultural influence deemed aggressive or unwelcome.

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Some see the widespread adoption of foreign customs as a cultural invasion.
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