invasion
Translation
invasion, intrusion, infringement
Examples
The country prepared for an invasion.
The country prepared for an invasion.
It was an invasion of my privacy.
It was an invasion of my privacy.
Grammar Patterns
invasion ((of sth.)) an instance of invading (a country or region) The country prepared for an invasion.
Similar Words
Synonyms: attack, assault, intrusion; Antonyms: defence, withdrawal
Etymology
From Latin 'invadere' (to go into, attack), from 'in-' (into) + 'vadere' (to go).
Memory Tips
Think of the classic game 'Space Invaders'. They 'go into' your space.