space invader
The term "space invader" can refer to an alien from a classic video game, a person who intrudes on personal space, or art inspired by these themes.
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Definition
B2Gaming
(technical)A hostile alien from outer space that players must eliminate in a classic arcade game.
Example
- In the game, you must shoot down each space invader before they reach your base.
B2Social
(informal)A person who intrudes into another's personal space, causing discomfort.
Example
- I felt like a space invader when I accidentally stood too close to her.
C1Art
(cultural)Mosaic artworks created by the French street artist Invader, often depicting pixelated aliens.
Example
- The space invader mosaics have become iconic in urban street art.
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