anti-intrusion

adjective

an·​ti-in·​tru·​sion ˌan-tē-in-ˈtrü-zhən How to pronounce anti-intrusion (audio) ˌan-tī- How to pronounce anti-intrusion (audio)
: used or intended to prevent intrusion or unauthorized access
anti-intrusion systems/sensors

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Security at the Paris museum has been boosted with the addition of new surveillance cameras and anti-intrusion systems. — ABC News, 22 July 2026 According to the Associated Press, authorities have boosted security at the museum after the heist by adding new surveillance cameras and anti-intrusion systems. — Siladitya Ray, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026 New surveillance cameras and anti-intrusion systems have also been added to the Louvre to help beef up security on the scene. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 22 July 2026 French officials promised the Louvre would introduce additional security measures, including anti-intrusion devices and anti-vehicle ramming barriers on nearby public roads, in the wake of the heist. — N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for anti-intrusion

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First Known Use

1958, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of anti-intrusion was in 1958

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“Anti-intrusion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anti-intrusion. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.

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