Definition

To enter a place or territory again with force, especially to take control of it.

Example

The army plans to reinvade the territory after the peace talks fail.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you hear they're planning to reinvade that area again?

Yeah, I read about it; it sounds pretty intense.

I wonder what their motives are for wanting to reinvade it.

It seems like they just can't let it go.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Reinvade → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "invadere" (meaning to invade). The word "reinvade" means to invade again or to enter a place forcefully once more.

Memory Tip

Think of 'invading again' — 're-' means again, and 'invadere' means to invade.

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