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.

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

military incursion

A military action involving entering enemy territory

incursion of privacy

An unwanted entry into someone's private space or affairs

incursionist

A person who makes an incursion.

incursive

Having the nature of an incursion.

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.