occupations

noun

the period of time during which a place or position or nation is occupied

the act of occupying or taking possession of a building

any activity that occupies a person's attention

the control of a country by military forces of a foreign power

the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

Roots

capiocup- · Latin · take, seize

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