Word
invader
Phoneticsin·vad·er, stress on the second syllable
US/ˌɪnˈveɪdɝ/
UK/ɪnvˈeɪdɐ/
Definition
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.
Examples
“The army fought hard to stop the enemy invader.”
“The local community organized a protest to welcome the peaceful invader and ensure their safety.”
“Historians often debate whether the group was a legitimate refugee seeking asylum or a foreign invader seeking to exploit the region's natural resources.”
Examples
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.”
Real-World Examples
“Books are, said Laiuk, certainly considered important by the Russians invaders.” “Among the most important immune cells involved in fighting such invaders are neutrophils.” Etymology
From invade + -er.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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ADJECTIVE
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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