occupation
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[edit] Etymology
From Middle English occupacioun, from Middle French occupation, from Latin occupatio.
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[edit] Noun
occupation (plural occupations)
- An activity or task with which one occupies oneself; usually specifically the productive activity, service, trade, or craft for which one is regularly paid.
- The act, process or state of possessing a place.
- The control of a country or region by a hostile army.
[edit] Synonyms
- (activity with which one occupies oneself) profession, vocation, interest, employment
[edit] Translations
activity or task with which one occupies oneself
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act, process or state of possessing a place
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control of a country or region by a hostile army
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