invasion

//ɪnˈveɪ.ʒən//
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Noun

invasionSingular
invasionsPlural
1

An act of entering a country or territory with armed forces in order to conquer or occupy it.

The invasion of the neighboring country began at dawn.

2

An unwelcome intrusion into another's domain or privacy.

The constant phone calls felt like an invasion of my privacy.

3

The spread of something harmful, such as a disease or pest, into a new area.

The invasion of invasive species has caused serious damage to the local ecosystem.

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