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    Incursion

    /ɪnˈkɜːrʒən/

    Meaning & Definition

    noun
    An invasion or attack, especially a sudden or brief one.
    The army launched an incursion into enemy territory at dawn.
    The act of entering a place or situation in a forceful or unlawful way.
    The incursion of invasive species has disrupted the local ecosystem.
    A brief or sudden attack or raid.
    The villagers were alarmed by the incursion of bandits during the night.

    Etymology

    Latin incursionem, meaning 'to run in' or 'a rushing in'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    military incursion:
    A military action involving entering enemy territory
    incursion of privacy:
    An unwanted entry into someone's private space or affairs

    Related Words

    incursionist
    A person who makes an incursion.
    incursive
    Having the nature of an incursion.

    Slang Meanings

    A sneaky or unexpected entry into a situation.
    He made an incursion into the conversation without being invited.
    A sudden intrusion into someone's personal space.
    Her incursion into my bubble made me uncomfortable.