invasion
Translation
invasion, incursion, influx
Examples
The invasion of the country began at dawn.
The invasion of the country began at dawn.
The annual invasion of tourists fills the hotels.
The annual invasion of tourists fills the hotels.
This is an invasion of my privacy.
This is an invasion of my privacy.
Grammar Patterns
((of sth.)) an act of entering (a place) by force The invasion of the country began at dawn.
((of sth.)) an unwelcome intrusion into (sth.) This is an invasion of my privacy.
Similar Words
Synonyms: attack, assault, intrusion; Antonyms: defense, protection
Etymology
From Latin 'invasio', from the verb 'invadere' (to invade). The '-ion' suffix creates a noun denoting an action or state.
Memory Tips
This is the noun form of the verb 'invade'. Think of it as the act of invading.