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- pronunciation:
- ak
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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
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| 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
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| 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
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| 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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| related words: |
conquest, duty, position, possession, practice |
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