occupation
Pronunciation
Noun
A2 Elementary
Quick answer
A person's job or profession, or the act of a country's military controlling another territory.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
profession
job
Usage notes
"Occupation" also describes one country's armed forces controlling another's territory, a very different sense from a person's job.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "He listed "teacher" as his _____ on the form."
Answer: occupation
In your own words, what does "occupation" mean?
A person's job or profession, or the act of a country's military controlling another territory.
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