Invaded Meaning and Definition
Invaded
Pronunciation
/ɪˈveɪd/
Part of Speech
Verb, Noun
Definition
A verb: to enter and take possession of (a place) by force, often accompanied by violence or destruction. A noun: an area or region that has been entered and taken possession of by an invading force, often accompanied by violence or destruction.
Etymology
The word “invaded” comes from the Latin “invadere,” meaning “to rush in upon” or “to attack.”
Usage Notes
The verb “invaded” is often used in the context of warfare or military conflicts. The noun “invaded” can refer to a geographical area or region that has been occupied by an invading force.
Cultural References
In popular culture, the word “invaded” has been used in movies, books, and video games to describe the entry of aliens, robots, or other forces into a human-dominated territory.
Idiomatic Expressions or Phrases
- Invade someone’s personal space
Related Words or Phrases
- Occupy
- Infiltrate
- Conquer
Collocations
- A nation invaded its neighbor’s territory
- The aliens invaded Earth
Frequency of Use
The word “invaded” is commonly used in formal and informal contexts to describe military conflicts and occupations.
Common Misspellings
- Invaded
- Invade
- Invation