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invasion.

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.

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Meaning & usage

noun/ɪnˈveɪʒən/
  1. 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.

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

    countable · uncountable
    an invasion of mobile phones
    an invasion of bees
  3. The spread of cancer cells, bacteria and such to the organism.

    countable · uncountable
  4. The breaching of the skin barrier.

    countable · uncountable
Where this word comes from

From Middle French invasion, from Late Latin invāsiōnem, accusative of invāsiō.

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