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Definition intrusion in American English

intrusion noun

[countable/uncountable] noun
/ɪnˈtruʒ(ə)n/
1

something that interrupts a peaceful situation or a private event

Example

It's so quiet here that the occasional distant siren is the only intrusion.

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2

the act of becoming involved in something in a way that is not welcome

Example

How do you deal with the constant intrusions of the media?

Example

This is another example of government intrusion into people's personal lives.

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Definition intrusion in American English