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space invader en · NOUN

Etymology

Made popular by the early video game Space Invaders (1978).

Meanings

1. A hostile alien from outer space.
2. A person who intrudes on others' personal space, making them emotionally or physically uncomfortable.
   • When someone enters my bubble, I may feel uncomfortable. They are my space invaders. 2023 April 21 (last accessed), Diana Sylvander, Don't Be A Space Invader!- Social Story:
   • When I forget to follow the rules with my hands, feet, and mouth, I become a Space Invader! A Space Invader makes it hard for others to work, think and play in their personal space. 2023 April 21 (last accessed), Kayla Weskamp, Space Invaders: A Social Skills Game (K – 5):

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Relateds

space-invader

Translations (2)

es invasor espacial (human) · es invasor espacial (alien)