Invasion Definition & Meaning

invasion
noun
  1. the act of invading; the act of an army that invades for conquest or plunder
  2. any entry into an area not previously occupied; "an invasion of tourists"; "an invasion of locusts"
  3. (pathology) the spread of pathogenic microorganisms or malignant cells to new sites in the body; "the tumor's invasion of surrounding structures"

"Invasion" in song lyrics

See how invasion is used in real songs:

  • "Thoughts moving at a million decibels, it's an invasion"
    Anubis5 — Territory
  • "Epilepsy Foundation forum Invasion"
    Beast 1333 — Anonymous
  • "Well, it's the ill Caucasian, check the invasion"
    Black Moon f/ Big Dru Ha, Havoc, Smif-N-Wessun — U Da Man

Usage tips for "invasion"

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