Invaded: meaning, definitions and examples
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invaded
[ ɪnˈveɪdɪd ]
military action
To invade is to enter a place, often in a hostile manner, with armed forces in order to conquer or occupy it. This term is typically associated with military actions where one group overthrows or takes control of another area.
Synonyms
assault, attacked, enter, occupy.
Examples of usage
- The country invaded its neighbor to expand its territory.
- During the battle, the troops invaded the city at dawn.
- He felt his privacy was invaded by unwanted guests.
Translations
Translations of the word "invaded" in other languages:
🇵🇹 invadido
🇮🇳 आक्रमण किया
🇩🇪 invadiert
🇮🇩 dijajah
🇺🇦 вторгнувся
🇵🇱 najechany
🇯🇵 侵入された
🇫🇷 envahi
🇪🇸 invadido
🇹🇷 istila edilmiş
🇰🇷 침략당한
🇸🇦 مغزو
🇨🇿 invadovaný
🇸🇰 invadovaný
🇨🇳 被侵略
🇸🇮 vdan
🇮🇸 innrás
🇰🇿 шапқыншылыққа ұшыраған
🇬🇪 შეტევა
🇦🇿 işğal olunmuş
🇲🇽 invadido
Etymology
The word 'invaded' comes from the Latin 'invadere', which means 'to attack, to enter forcefully.' This Latin term is composed of the prefix 'in-' meaning 'in or upon' and 'vadere' meaning 'to go or to walk.' The transition from Latin to Old French saw the term evolve into 'invader' in English during the 15th century, reflecting the heightened military conflicts of the time. Over the centuries, the usage of 'invade' expanded beyond military contexts to include metaphorical uses, such as invading someone’s personal space or privacy, highlighting the cultural significance of the word in discussions of personal boundaries and conflict.
Word Frequency Rank
Position #8,115 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.
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