# invader

/ˌɪnˈveɪdɝ/ (US) · /ɪnvˈeɪdɐ/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/invader
Updated: 2026-05-18

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

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