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Definition
War of aggression; a war of invasion.
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How it's used
This term is formal and carries a strong negative connotation, typically used in historical or political contexts. It is rarely used in casual daily conversation unless discussing specific historical events or international conflicts. It functions as a noun phrase rather than a verb, distinguishing it from the act of invading itself.
Examples
There are many records about wars of invasion in history books.
Why do wars of invasion keep happening throughout human history?
Related words
Common phrases
to launch a war of invasion
to oppose wars of invasion
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
