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Meaning of Invasion
The primary meaning of the word "invasion" refers to the act of entering a place or environment in large numbers, often in a way that is unwanted or uninvited, or the act of invading a country or region with an armed force.
Definitions
- The act of entering a place or environment in large numbers, often in a way that is unwanted or uninvited
- The act of invading a country or region with an armed force
- A large-scale influx of people, animals, or things into a place or environment
- The act of taking control of a place or environment by force or other means
Etymology of Invasion
The word "invasion" comes from the Latin words "in" (into) and "vadere" (to go), and the suffix "-ion" (a process or action)
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the act of entering a place or environment in large numbers, often in a way that is unwanted or uninvited
Historically, the word has been used to describe military invasions, but it can also be used to describe other types of invasions, such as an invasion of insects or an invasion of privacy
Example Uses
- The country was invaded by a foreign army and was forced to surrender
- The park was invaded by a swarm of bees and had to be closed to the public
- The company's invasion of the market with their new product was highly successful
- The invasion of the island by the tourists had a devastating impact on the local ecosystem