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invasion, n. meanings, etymology, pronunciation and more in the Oxford English Dictionary
Invade definition: to enter forcefully as an enemy; go into with hostile intent. See examples of INVADE used in a sentence.
Definition of invasion noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Oct 13, 2021 · invasion. (n.). mid-15c., invasioun, "an assault, attack, act of entering a country or territory as an enemy," from Old French invasion "invasion, attack, assault" (12c.), from Late Latin invasionem (nominative invasio) "an attack, invasion," noun of action from past-participle stem of Latin invadere "to go, come, or get into; enter violently, penetrate into as an enemy, assail, assault, make ...
see also invasion, invasive Word Origin late Middle English (in the sense ‘attack or assault (a person)’): from Latin invadere , from in- ‘into’ + vadere ‘go’. See invade in the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary See invade in the Oxford Learner's Dictionary of Academic English
Synonyms for INVASION: incursion, raid, foray, inroad, irruption, descent, onslaught, assault, strike, bombardment
INVASION meaning: an occasion when an army enters a country by force in order to take control of it. Learn more.
