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occupation — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • occupancy noun The act of living in or using a place, or the state of being occupied.
  • occupation noun A person's job or profession.

Senses

occupation is used for these senses in English:

  • occupancy The act of occupying, the state of being occupied or the state of being an occupant or tenant.
  • occupation An activity or task with which one occupies oneself; usually specifically the productive activity, service, trade, or craft for which one is regularly paid; a job.

occupation — full definition

  1. noun A person's job or profession.
  2. noun The control of a country or territory by a foreign military force.

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