Word
invasion
Phoneticsin·va·sion, stress on the second syllable
US/ˌɪnˈveɪʒən/
UK/ɪnvˈeɪʒən/
Definitions
01military attack
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun
n. when an army enters another country by force to take control of it.
n. the act of an armed force entering a foreign territory with the intent of conquest or regime change.
日本語:侵略※
“The country prepared its defenses after hearing news of a possible invasion.”
“Historians still debate whether the massive naval invasion could have been avoided through more rigorous diplomatic efforts in the preceding months.”
Antonyms
02unwanted entry
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun
n. when people or things enter a place where they are not wanted or disturb your private life.
n. an unwelcome or intrusive entry into a place or a person's private affairs.
日本語:侵入※
“The constant phone calls felt like an invasion of her privacy.”
“The celebrity described the paparazzi's presence at the private funeral as a cruel invasion of a family's grief.”
Synonyms
03medical/biological spread
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Medicine Technical
n. the spread of a disease, bacteria, or cancer cells inside the body.
n. the spreading of pathogenic microorganisms or malignant cells into healthy tissue or throughout an organism.
“Doctors were worried about the invasion of cancer cells into the nearby organs.”
“The pathology report confirmed the invasion of the tumor into the lymphatic system, necessitating a more aggressive course of chemotherapy.”
Usage
Often used to describe the aggressive movement of cancer cells into surrounding tissues.
Synonyms
04surgical entry
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Medicine Technical
n. the act of cutting into the skin or entering the body during a medical procedure.
n. the breaching of the skin barrier or entry into a body cavity during a clinical or surgical procedure.
“Modern surgery aims to limit the invasion of the body to help patients heal faster.”
“The surgeon opted for a laparoscopic approach to minimize tissue invasion and reduce the risk of post-operative infection.”
Usage
Commonly found in the phrase 'minimally invasive' to describe surgery with small cuts.
Synonyms
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “invasion” in context.
Verb
01. constitute an invasion of privacy
“Many citizens believe that installing cameras in every street would constitute an invasion of privacy.”
verb + noun + prep + noun
02. launch an invasion
“The military forces were prepared to launch an invasion at dawn.”
verb + noun
03. repel an invasion
“The local defense units managed to repel the invasion and protect the border.”
verb + noun
Adjective
04. full-scale invasion
“The country was not prepared for a full-scale invasion by its neighbor.”
adj + noun
05. hostile invasion
“The government took drastic measures to prevent a hostile invasion of their territory.”
adj + noun
Noun
06. invasion of privacy
“Reading someone's personal diary is a serious invasion of privacy.”
noun + of + noun
07. threat of invasion
“The constant threat of invasion forced the small nation to seek international allies.”
noun + of + noun
Real-World Examples
“The Associated Press is now calling Israel’s military actions in southern Lebanon an invasion.” “US officials believe a Chinese invasion of Taiwan before 2028 is increasingly unlikely despite Chinese President Xi Jinping's instructions for his military to be ready by 2027 to take the democratically governed island by force, if needed, people familiar with US thinking said.” “Russia’s invasion of Ukraine started the deadliest war on European soil in more than 70 years.” “But after Ukraine won the contest in 2022, it was unable to host the following year's edition because of Russia's full-scale invasion.” Etymology
From Middle French invasion, from Late Latin invāsiōnem, accusative of invāsiō.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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NOUN
ADJECTIVE
Domains
- 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
- Common
- Level
- B2 · Upper IntermediateOxford
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