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occupation

/ɒkjəˈpeɪʃən/
noun

  1. An activity or task with which one occupies oneself; usually specifically the productive activity, service, trade, or craft for which one is regularly paid; a job.

  2. The act, process or state of possessing a place.

  3. The control of a country or region by a hostile army.

Synonymsemployment, interest, line of work, profession, vocation

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