invading army

[ɪnˈveɪdɪŋ ˈɑrmi]
noun phrasepl: invading armies
exército invasor
1. a military force that enters and occupies a territory or country by force, typically without permission or legal right
The invading army crossed the border at dawn and met fierce resistance from local forces.
O exército invasor cruzou a fronteira ao amanhecer e enfrentou uma resistência feroz das forças locais.
2. troops engaged in an invasion or military conquest of foreign territory
Historical records describe the invading army's march through the countryside.
Os registros históricos descrevem a marcha do exército invasor pela zona rural.
This term is primarily used in historical, military, and political contexts. In Brazilian and Portuguese media, it appears frequently in discussions of historical events (e.g., WWII, colonial history) and contemporary geopolitical conflicts. The phrase carries serious connotations and is used in formal discourse, news reporting, and academic contexts rather than in casual conversation.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
occupying forceattacking forceconquering armyenemy armyhostile forces
Antonyms / Antônimos
defending armydefensive forcesgarrisonallied forces

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
exército invasor
standard and most common usage
Brazil
forças invasoras
alternative plural form, referring to invading forces
Portugal
exército invasor
same usage as Brazilian Portuguese; also 'tropas invasoras'
Military terminology
contingente invasor
formal military usage

Related Words

invasionmilitary occupationconquestarmed conflictwarfareaggression

Related Idioms & Phrases

invading army at the gates - metaphorical phrase indicating an imminent threat or danger
to repel an invading army - to successfully defend against military invasion
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