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oc·cu·pa·tion
 occupation
- pronunciation:
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| 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, pastime, profession, trade, work
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| definition 2: |
the act or process of being in or taking over an area.
Germany's occupation of France took place in 1940.The cat's occupation of the dog's bed made everyone laugh.- synonyms:
- conquest, overthrow, possession
- similar words:
- presence, seizure
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| definition 3: |
the condition of being taken over or occupied.
Algeria's occupation by France lasted for over a hundred years.- synonyms:
- overthrow, possession, subjection
- similar words:
- colonization
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| related words: |
conquest, duty, position, possession, practice |
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