English Reference
Noun

invader

n.
B2 Upper Intermediate US /ˌɪnˈveɪdɝ/ UK /ɪnvˈeɪdɐ/ in·vad·er UK spelling invaders

n.a person or group that enters a country or area without permission, usually to take control or cause trouble. You use this word when someone is attacking or taking over a place.

n.a person or group that enters a country or territory without authorization, typically with the intent to seize control or cause disruption. Often carries a political or military connotation.


SIMPLE

The army fought hard to stop the enemy invader.

CONTEXTUAL

The local community organized a protest to welcome the peaceful invader and ensure their safety.

COMPLEX

Historians often debate whether the group was a legitimate refugee seeking asylum or a foreign invader seeking to exploit the region's natural resources.

Among the most important immune cells involved in fighting such invaders are neutrophils.

Phys.org· 7 Sept 2026

From invade + -er.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
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