Incursion means: A military action consisting of armed forces of one geopolitical entity entering territory controlled by another such entity, generally with the objective of destruction, plunder, or bodily harm. It is military jargon and mostly appears in service contexts, war fiction, or among veterans and their families. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour.
incursion
A military action consisting of armed forces of one geopolitical entity entering territory controlled by another such entity, generally with the objective of destruction, plunder, or bodily harm rathe
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BlueskyMay 2026
🏹 Horizon Hunters Gathering spouští druhý playtest! Přidává hrdiny Ensu a Shadowa, příběhové epizody a vyšší obtížnosti pro režimy Machine Incursion a Cauldron Descent. Testování probíhá na PS5 a PC přes PlayStation…
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BlueskyMay 2026
This is literally because he couldn’t read “incursion” on his teleprompter and then had to double down Four Seasons Landscaping style. We need a less stupid timeline Ingredients. 😎
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BlueskyMay 2026
#Putler could decide, in an act of desperation, to invade Lithouania, or use any kind of "incursion", and test the strength & willingness of NATO & EU defence.
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BlueskyMay 2026
Alien: Rogue Incursion - Part I: Evolved Edition Is Getting A Switch 2 Physical Release. (Repost)
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BlueskyMay 2026
The future isn't written yet, but someone is trying very hard to make sure it is. 🐧 Chrono Incursion is out now on DriveThruRPG. PWYW or $2. www.drivethrurpg.com/product/5655... #TTRPG #IndieRPG #PocketQuestJam
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#1·Apr 27, 2026AUS
A military action consisting of armed forces of one geopolitical entity entering territory controlled by another such entity, generally with the objective of destruction, plunder, or bodily harm rather than an intent to conquer territory or alter the established government; contrast invasion in its narrow sense.
Origin: From , borrowed from , from. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
For parents
Incursion means: A military action consisting of armed forces of one geopolitical entity entering territory controlled by another such entity, generally with the objective of destruction, plunder, or bodily harm. It is military jargon and mostly appears in service contexts, war fiction, or among veterans and their families. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour.
For ESL learners
incursion means: A military action consisting of armed forces of one geopolitical entity entering territory controlled by another such entity, generally with the objective of destruction, plunder,. Register: informal, military jargon. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself.
Cluster: violence
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Australia
#2·Apr 27, 2026AUS
An aggressive movement into somewhere; an invasion in the general sense.
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“He probably didn't want to remember and he never listens to his doctors And he doesn't know the difference between "excursion" and "incursion" either”
— Bluesky· May 2026“Rogue Trader Tuesday? in this economy? more likely than you think! We're still currently working on reclaiming our worlds and boy I sure hope there isn't a demon incursion happening right now-oh no! www.twitch.tv/underman14”
— Bluesky· May 2026“Alien: Rogue Incursion Evolved Edition (PS5/Xbox/Switch 2/PC) Standard/Steelbook goes up for preorder on LRG on May 8th buff.ly/g60Lx2s #ad”
— Bluesky· May 2026“Alien: Rogue Incursion Nintendo Switch 2 physical release revealed https://nintendoeverything.com/alien-rogue-incursion-nintendo-switch-2-physical-release-revealed/”
— Bluesky· May 2026“Alien Rogue Incursion Part One Evolved Edition”
— Bluesky· May 2026
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#3·Apr 27, 2026AUS
(Australia) A function hosted within an educational institution, especially by or for students, for recreation, research, education or a display of works.
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“🏹 Horizon Hunters Gathering spouští druhý playtest! Přidává hrdiny Ensu a Shadowa, příběhové epizody a vyšší obtížnosti pro režimy Machine Incursion a Cauldron Descent. Testování probíhá na PS5 a PC přes PlayStation Beta Program. Více na webu 👇 indian-tv.cz/clanek/druhy...”
— Bluesky· May 2026“This is literally because he couldn’t read “incursion” on his teleprompter and then had to double down Four Seasons Landscaping style. We need a less stupid timeline Ingredients. 😎”
— Bluesky· May 2026“#Putler could decide, in an act of desperation, to invade Lithouania, or use any kind of "incursion", and test the strength & willingness of NATO & EU defence.”
— Bluesky· May 2026“Alien: Rogue Incursion - Part I: Evolved Edition Is Getting A Switch 2 Physical Release. (Repost)”
— Bluesky· May 2026“The future isn't written yet, but someone is trying very hard to make sure it is. 🐧 Chrono Incursion is out now on DriveThruRPG. PWYW or $2. www.drivethrurpg.com/product/5655... #TTRPG #IndieRPG #PocketQuestJam”
— Bluesky· May 2026
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Why is this section here?
Slang is read by different audiences for very different reasons. The For parents view re-explains the term in plain, non-judgemental language so a caregiver can understand what their child means without needing the surrounding subculture. The For English learners view focuses on register (when it's safe to use), formal alternatives, and common mistakes — what a textbook won't teach you.
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