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occupation
noun
Synonyms and Antonyms of OCCUPATION
1
the activity by which one regularly makes a living <my primary occupation is stockbroker, but I'm a drummer in a rock band on the weekends>
Related Words call, lifework; business, enterprise, field, livelihood, living, métier (also metier), racket [slang]; assignment, engagement, gig, mission; art, craft, handcraft, handicraft; appointment, berth, billet, office, place, position, post, situation; duty, function, job, load, task, workload
2
the act or fact of residing in a place <occupation of a condemned building is illegal>
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