Pagsulong

invasion; offensive advance; incursionnoun

Alternative meanings

An aggressive, offensive, or military entry into another territory, country, place, or space. It can refer to a military invasion, incursion, or hostile advance depending on context.

Pronunciation

pag-SOO-long

Root and affixes

From sulong, to advance, attack, or move forward. With pag-, pagsulong forms the action noun: the act of advancing or entering offensively.

Variants or conjugations

pagsulong; pagsakop; military advance; entry; invasion

Related words and expressions

war; army; territory; country; attack; conquest; enemy; defense

Meaning and usage notes

Pagsulong works for invasion as an offensive entry or advance. Pagsakop focuses more on conquest, occupation, or taking control. Invasyon may appear as a modern loanword.