invasion
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invasions
plural
invasions
Britannica Dictionary definition of INVASION
1
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the act of invading something: such as
a
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the act of entering a place in an attempt to take control of it
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The enemy launched/mounted an invasion.
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the invasion of Poland
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The people live under a constant threat of invasion.
b
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the act of entering a place in large numbers especially in a way that is harmful or unwanted
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The town is gearing up for the annual tourist invasion.
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an invasion of/by insects
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protecting the house from insect invasion
2
◊ An invasion of privacy is a situation in which someone tries to get information about a person's private life in an unwanted and usually improper way.
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I consider these questions to be an invasion of my privacy.
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Is drug testing an invasion of privacy?
