invasion
Pronunciation
Noun
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
An act of entering a country or place by force, usually with an army, in order to take control of it.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
incursion
conquest
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "Historians still debate what triggered the _____."
Answer: invasion
In your own words, what does "invasion" mean?
An act of entering a country or place by force, usually with an army, in order to take control of it.
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