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the word invasion occurs in english on average 45.2 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for B1 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.
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An example use of invasion in a speech by a native speaker of american english:
“… amulet and an alien invasion oh I miss …”
Invasion means the act of entering a place or country with force, especially with hostile intent.