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/ɒkjəˈpeɪʃən/ · oc·cu·pa·tion
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- 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. She found a new occupation as a freelance writer after retiring from her corporate job.
- The act, process or state of possessing a place. The occupation of the land by the settlers was a contentious issue.
- The control of a country or region by a hostile army. The occupation of France by Germany during World War II had a profound impact on the country's culture and politics.
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Did you know? The term 'occupation' has been used to describe the actions of armies and other military forces throughout history, including the occupation of Japan after World War II and the current occupation of Ukraine by Russia.