occupation

noun

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.

The act, process or state of possessing a place.

(geopolitics, military) The control of a nation or region by a hostile military or paramilitary force.

Roots

capiocup- · Latin · take, seize

Synonyms for occupation

jobn preoccupancyn occupancyn professionn employmentn vocationn businessn careern lifeworkn

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Where does occupation come from?

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