invasion

noun
UK: /ɪnˈveɪʒən/
US: /ɪnˈveɪʒən/

  1. The act of entering a place as an enemy.

    1. The invasion started last week.
    2. The country prepared for a possible invasion by sea.

  2. The arrival of a large number of things or people into a place.

    1. There was an invasion of ants.
    2. The town suffered an invasion of tourists during the festival.

  3. An unwelcome intrusion into another's domain.

    1. This is an invasion of privacy.
    2. Constant phone calls felt like an invasion into her personal life.

Synonyms

attack onslaught intrusion raid incursion

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "invasion" in English means: The act of entering a place as an enemy., The arrival of a large number of things or people into a place., An unwelcome intrusion into another's domain..

The phonetic transcription of "invasion" is /ɪnˈveɪʒən/ in British English and /ɪnˈveɪʒən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "invasion": attack, onslaught, intrusion, raid, incursion.

Example usage of "invasion": "The invasion started last week.". More examples on the page.