CEFR B1

invasion

noun

Meaning

The act of entering a country or region by force with an army, especially for the purpose of taking control.

Examples

The invasion of the small country was swift and brutal.
Historical accounts describe the Roman invasion of Britain.

Synonyms: attack, assault, occupation, incursion

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invasion (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈveɪʒən/

Definition

The act of entering a country or region by force with an army, especially for the purpose of taking control.

Examples

The invasion of the small country was swift and brutal.
Historical accounts describe the Roman invasion of Britain.
The enemy's invasion was met with fierce resistance.

How to Use invasion

invasion of (prepositional phrase): Used to specify what is being entered or affected by the invasion. — "The invasion of the island took place at dawn."

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