invasion


Definition: Meaning of, invasion in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ɪnˈveɪʒ(ə)n /

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invasion invasions
  1. [uncountable and countable] when the army of one country enters another country by force, in order to take control of it
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  2. [countable] the arrival in a place of a lot of people or things, often where they are not wanted
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  3. invasion of privacy a situation in which someone tries to find out details about another person's private affairs in a way that is upsetting and often illegal
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invasion used in phrases

  • Leyte invasion (noun)
    1. a battle in World War II; the return of United States troops to the Philippines began with landings on Leyte Island in October 1944; the battle marked first use of kamikaze aircraft by the Japanese
  • home invasion (noun)
    1. burglary of a dwelling while the residents are at home
  • invasion of Iwo (noun)
    1. February and March 1945 a bloody and prolonged operation on the island of Iwo Jima in which American marines landed and defeated Japanese defenders
  • invasion of privacy (noun)
    1. the wrongful intrusion by individuals or the government into private affairs with which the public has no concern
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