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English

invasion

|in-va-sion|

B2

/ɪnˈveɪʒən/

forceful entry

Etymology
Etymology Information

'invasion' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'invadere,' where 'in-' meant 'into' and 'vadere' meant 'to go.'

Historical Evolution

'invadere' transformed into the Old French word 'invasion,' and eventually became the modern English word 'invasion' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to go into or enter,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'an act of entering a place by force.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

an act of entering a place by force, often to conquer or occupy it.

The invasion of Normandy was a turning point in World War II.

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Noun 2

an unwelcome intrusion into another's domain.

The privacy invasion was a serious breach of trust.

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