invasion
(noun) the act of invading; the act of an army that invades for conquest or plunder
invasion
(noun) (pathology) the spread of pathogenic microorganisms or malignant cells to new sites in the body; “the tumor’s invasion of surrounding structures”
invasion, encroachment, intrusion
(noun) any entry into an area not previously occupied; “an invasion of tourists”; “an invasion of locusts”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
invasion (countable and uncountable, plural invasions)
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.
(medicine) The spread of cancer cells, bacteries and such to the organism.
(surgery) The breaching of the skin barrier.
Source: Wiktionary
In*va"sion, n. Etym: [L. invasio: cf. F. invasion. See Invade.]
1. The act of invading; the act of encroaching upon the rights or possessions of another; encroachment; trespass.
2. A warlike or hostile entrance into the possessions or domains of another; the incursion of an army for conquest or plunder.
3. The incoming or first attack of anything hurtful or pernicious; as, the invasion of a disease.
Syn.
– Invasion, Irruption, Inroad. Invasion is the generic term, denoting a forcible entrance into a foreign country. Incursion signifies a hasty and sudden invasion. Irruption denotes particularly violent invasion. Inroad is entry by some unusual way involving trespass and injury.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
17 April 2025
(noun) a porous mass of interlacing fibers that forms the internal skeleton of various marine animals and usable to absorb water or any porous rubber or cellulose product similarly used
The first coffee-house in Mecca dates back to the 1510s. The beverage was in Turkey by the 1530s. It appeared in Europe circa 1515-1519 and was introduced to England by 1650. By 1675 the country had more than 3,000 coffee houses, and coffee had replaced beer as a breakfast drink.
