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occupation

occupation, activity

noun oh-kü-pah-SYOHN Rare

Origin: Latin 'occupatio'

Also means

military occupation

Usage Note

Occupation covers both a person's job or pastime and the military control of a territory. The verb occuper means 'to occupy' and s'occuper de means 'to take care of something'. In historical contexts, 'l'Occupation' refers specifically to the Nazi occupation of France during World War II.

Examples

"Quelle est votre occupation principale?"

Natural Translation

What is your main occupation?

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