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invasione
/in.va.ˈzjɔ.ne/
invasion
L'invasione dei barbari cambiò per sempre la storia dell'Impero Romano.
The invasion of the barbarians changed the history of the Roman Empire forever.
general
The act of invading a place or territory, especially by force or without permission.
Le truppe nemiche hanno iniziato l'invasione del paese.
The enemy troops have begun the invasion of the country.
This term is commonly used in historical, military, and political contexts.
general
The act of entering a place or territory in large numbers, often causing disruption or damage.
L'invasione di turisti ha sovraccaricato le infrastrutture della città.
The invasion of tourists overloaded the city's infrastructure.
This usage is often metaphorical, referring to an overwhelming presence or influx.
Collocations
invasione stranieraforeign invasioninvasione militaremilitary invasioninvasione di privacyinvasion of privacy
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Pro Tip
Context Matters
The term 'invasione' can be used both literally (military) and metaphorically (overwhelming presence). Pay attention to the context to understand the intended meaning.
Gold Rule
Formal Usage
'Invasione' is a formal term and is often used in serious contexts such as military operations or significant historical events.
Word Origin
Derived from the Latin 'invasio', meaning 'an attack or invasion', from 'invadere' (to invade).
Usage Notes
The term 'invasione' is often used in historical and military contexts but can also be used metaphorically to describe an overwhelming presence or influx.
Word Breakdown
in-
into
prefix-vas
to invade
root-ione
action or state
suffixDizionario Italiano-Inglese