occupation | Definition of occupation

Synonyms and Antonyms 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 of occupation

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

Words Related to occupation

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 of occupation

avocation, hobby, pursuit

2 the act or fact of residing in a place

occupation of a condemned building is illegal

Synonyms of occupation

habitation, occupancy, possession, residency

Words Related to occupation

tenancy, tenantry

ownership, proprietorship

Near Antonyms of occupation

dispossession, ejection, ejectment

vacating, vacation