invasion

Definition

• n. the act of invading; the act of an army that invades for conquest or plunder
• n. any entry into an area not previously occupied
• n. (pathology) the spread of pathogenic microorganisms or malignant cells to new sites in the body

Word forms

Plural

invasions

Example sentences

1. n.

   The invasion of privacy can have serious consequences for individuals.

2. n.

   The doctor explained that the invasion of bacteria caused the infection.