The invasion
Example: The invasion of Normandy changed the course of World War II.
Definition
"The invasion" refers to a military action in which armed forces enter a foreign territory with the intent to conquer, occupy, or gain control. It often marks the beginning of a conflict or war, as in the example phrase: The invasion of Normandy changed the course of World War II.
Etymology
The term "invasion" comes from the Latin word 'invadere,' which means 'to go into or attack.' It entered English around the 15th century, originally describing military attacks, and has since been used broadly to describe aggressive entries into new areas or domains.
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"The invasion" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (B1) - set 1", containing 204 commonly used words.
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