infiltration
23
7.4
- noun
- /ˌɪnfɪlˈtreɪʃən/
:
infiltración
- The intelligence agency reported several instances of infiltration into enemy territory without detection.
- communist infiltration
- terrorist infiltration
- government infiltration
We're talking the infiltration of prayer groups.
- We're talking the infiltration of prayer groups.
- Such large numbers were hard to arm, conceal and train, and also increase the chances of security leaks or British infiltration.
- And then there is a there's an infiltration of institutions as well.
- Like helicopter, big helicopter, the route that the first infiltration went in.
- We wouldn't have got them normally, you know, so, so the undercover infiltration side is the last tool in the police box that they use.
Examples
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For the U.S., this means a considerable and fairly constant infiltration of manpower into the countries concerned.
Academic text (1995) -
As such, Afghanistan serves as a springboard for the infiltration of fighters and terrorists into Chechnya and Uzbekistan.
Academic text (2001) -
There is a worry of this Chinese possible infiltration in the country.
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The worst were infiltration units designed to pass for human.
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We're talking the infiltration of prayer groups.
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Surely they are capable of putting a stop to this infiltration from the other side.
Academic text (1995) -
We're supposed to be protecting the Bureau from electronic infiltration.
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However, many politicians and intellectuals continued to be on their guard against the infiltration of American culture.
Academic text (2017) -
Students can assess what the level of Communist infiltration was in strategically important government and research sectors.
Academic text (1991) -
According to Bestor (1952), public fears of communist infiltration in the schools were misguided.
Academic text (1990)
Synonyms
9
7.5
A military attack that breaks through enemy defenses and enters their territory
Antonyms
- Specialized
1
9.4
A secret taking of people out of a dangerous area by rescue or military forces
How Embedded
23
7.4
22
4.8
Surface Forms
Morphology
infiltration = infiltrate (semi-transparent) = in + filtr + ate + ion
This is a standard noun formation from the verb 'infiltrate' meaning the act or process of infiltrating.
Etymology
Infiltration comes from the prefix in- 'into' and the same root as filter, meaning 'to pass through'. A helpful way to remember it is to imagine people quietly slipping through the gaps of a fence or room, 'filtering' themselves into a place, which is why infiltration can mean a secret or gradual entry.