English · Word Candidate

invasion

/ɪnˈveɪʒən/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: invasions

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A military action consisting of a large armed force of one geopolitical entity entering territory controlled by another such entity, generally with the objective of conquering territory or altering the established government.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Hành động quân sự với lực lượng vũ trang lớn xâm nhập lãnh thổ của thực thể địa chính trị khác

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Noun

Examples

Since Michel's days, however, many barbarian invasions had subdivided the Three Gauls into a melange of warsome states and tribes, all, nevertheless, acquiring a vaguely similar grace, if not a petite grandeur.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

The entry without consent of an individual or group into an area where they are not wanted.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Sự xâm nhập không được phép của một cá nhân hoặc nhóm vào khu vực không mong muốn

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Noun

Examples

an invasion of mobile phones

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “invasion” mean?

Is “invasion” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.