Invasion
8 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
An instance of invading a country or region with armed forces; an unwelcome intrusion into another's domain. Can also refer to large numbers entering a place.
“The invasion of Normandy in 1944 was a turning point in World War II.”
Pronunciation
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[ɪnˈveɪʒən]
Syllables
in·va·sion
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Three vowels I-A-I-O; -SION ending is common
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Scrabble
Worth 11 points; the V (4 pts) makes this strategically valuable
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