invasion

[ɪnˈveɪʒən]

invasion Definition

• 1. an instance of invading a country or region with an armed force
• 2. an incursion by a large number of people or things into a place or sphere of activity

Using invasion: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "invasion" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The invasion of Normandy was a turning point in World War II.

• Example

  The company's new product launch was met with an invasion of customers.

• Example

  The town was unprepared for the sudden invasion of tourists during the festival.

• Example

  The invasive species has caused significant damage to the local ecosystem.

invasion Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for invasion

• attack
• assault
• raid
• incursion
• inroad

Antonyms for invasion

• retreat
• withdrawal

Idioms Using invasion

• an invasion of something

  a large amount of something that is unwelcome or harmful

  Example

  The garden was overrun by an invasion of weeds.

• a beachhead invasion

  a military operation in which troops land on a beach and establish a foothold from which to advance inland

  Example

  The beachhead invasion was a success, allowing the troops to secure a strategic position on the enemy coast.

• a blitzkrieg invasion

  a military tactic in which a rapid and overwhelming attack is launched against an enemy, often using tanks and aircraft

  Example

  The blitzkrieg invasion of Poland marked the beginning of World War II.

Phrases with invasion

• alien invasion

  a hypothetical scenario in which extraterrestrial beings invade and conquer Earth

  Example

  The movie depicts an alien invasion that threatens the survival of humanity.

• invasion of privacy

  the intrusion into the personal life of another, without just cause, which can give the person whose privacy has been invaded a right to bring a lawsuit for damages against the person or entity that intruded

  Example

  The paparazzi's invasion of the celebrity's private life caused a public outcry.

• invasion of personal space

  the act of violating someone's physical or emotional boundaries by getting too close or making unwanted physical contact

  Example

  The stranger's invasion of her personal space made her feel uncomfortable and unsafe.

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Summary: invasion in Brief

The term 'invasion' [ɪnˈveɪʒən] refers to the act of invading a country or region with an armed force or a large number of people or things into a place or sphere of activity. It can be used in contexts ranging from military operations to the spread of invasive species, as in 'The invasive species has caused significant damage to the local ecosystem.' Phrases like 'alien invasion' and 'invasion of privacy' are also common. The idiom 'an invasion of something' denotes a large amount of something that is unwelcome or harmful.