Invasion

Quick meaning: Invasion is a noun meaning The entry without consent of an individual or group into an area where they are not wanted.

Meaning

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

More Meanings

1. (medicine) The spread of cancer cells, bacteria and such to the organism.
2. (surgery) The breaching of the skin barrier.
3. A military action consisting of a large armed force of one geopolitical entity entering territory controlled by another such entity, generally with the objective of conquering territory or altering the established government.

Example Sentences

an invasion of bees

an invasion of mobile phones

an invasion of foreign tourists

Yeh actually works in marketing, and his weapon is a replica -- but he is spending the weekend attending an urban warfare workshop to prepare for what he sees as the very real threat of a Chinese invasion.

Word Forms

• invasions

Synonyms for invasion

Depending on context, synonyms include descent, encroachment, intrusion.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include encroachment, intrusion, war, occupation, raid, break-in.

Related Dictionary Tools