Occupation

/ˌɒk.jʊˈpeɪ.ʃən/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A job or profession.

Teaching is a rewarding occupation that allows you to shape young minds.

The action or state of occupying or being occupied.

The occupation of the land by the military lasted for several years.

An activity in which one engages.

Her primary occupation in her free time is painting.

Derived from Latin 'occupatio', meaning 'a taking over'.

occupation hazard

A risk or danger associated with a particular job.

occupation therapy

A type of therapy focused on enabling participation in meaningful activities.

military occupation

The control of a territory by a foreign military force.

employer

A person or organization that hires people to work for them.

employee

A person who is hired to work for another.

unemployment

The state of being unemployed or not having a job.

Nine-to-five

I have a standard nine-to-five occupation.

Gig

He picked up a gig as a freelance designer.