Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

alien-invasion

noun

/’eɪliən ɪn’veɪʒən/

Definition

The act of extraterrestrial beings coming to Earth with the intent to occupy or dominate.

Examples

The movie depicted a thrilling alien invasion that captivated audiences worldwide.
Scientists often debate the possibility of an actual alien invasion.
In the book, the alien invasion changed the course of human history forever.

Meaning

In popular culture and science fiction, an alien invasion refers to a scenario where life forms from another planet arrive on Earth, often leading to conflicts between the aliens and humans.