occupation

occupation

noun

Definition 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>

Synonyms calling, employment, game, lay, line, profession, trade, vocation, work

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

Near Antonyms avocation, hobby, pursuit

2

the act or fact of residing in a place <occupation of a condemned building is illegal>

Synonyms habitation, occupation, possession, residency

Related Words tenancy, tenantry; ownership, proprietorship; trespass

Near Antonyms dispossession, ejection, ejectment; vacancy; vacating, vacation