invasion
/ɪnˈveɪʒən/ · noun
Meaning
- A military action consisting of armed forces of one geopolitical entity entering territory controlled by another such entity, generally with the objective of conquering territory or altering the established government.
- The entry without consent of an individual or group into an area where they are not wanted.
- The spread of cancer cells, bacteries and such to the organism.
- The breaching of the skin barrier.
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