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occupation

oc·cu·pa·tion

occupation

 
 
pronunciation:
ak y peI shn
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: the work a person does to earn a living; profession.
Teaching is the occupation of most members of her family.
synonyms:
business, pursuit, vocation
similar words:
career, employment, job, livelihood, living, profession, trade, work
definition 2: an activity that someone engages in, especially as a hobby.
My grandmother's favorite occupation these days is bird-watching.
similar words:
hobby, pastime, task
definition 3: the act or process of living in or staying in a place.
The cat's occupation of the dog's bed made everyone laugh.The building is unsafe for human occupation.
definition 4: the act or process of one country taking over another country using its military force.
Germany's occupation of France took place in 1940.
similar words:
conquest, overthrow, possession, presence, seizure
definition 5: the condition of being taken over or occupied.
Algeria's occupation by France lasted for over a hundred years.
similar words:
colonization, possession
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    having to do with an occupation or a workplace.
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