occupation

Meanings

• noun

  The productive occupation of work, a person's trade or profession.

  - "She found her occupation as a teacher very rewarding."
  - "Unemployment is a major concern for many people in this occupation."

• verb

  To take possession of or engage in an activity.

  - "He occupied himself with reading during his free time."
  - "The army occupied the territory."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɑkjəˈpeɪʃən/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1763008"

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Synonyms

employment , interest , line of work , profession , vocation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with occupation
harbors , laboratories , marchionesses

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. Occasion () : An opportunity or event.
   

2. Occult () : Hidden, secret, or supernatural.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of occupation that leads to same result
occupation , occupations

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Forms

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occupations, occupying, occupied, occupier, occupy

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Etymology

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From the Latin 'occupare' meaning 'to take possession, to fill'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'occupation' is derived from the Latin word 'occupare', meaning 'to take possession' or 'to fill'.

2. The longest occupation in recorded history is believed to be that of the priestesses of the Temple of Amun in ancient Egypt, who served for life.

3. The term 'career' comes from the Latin word 'carrus' meaning 'cart' or 'vehicle'. It originally referred to the chariots used in war, but later came to mean a sequence of jobs or roles an individual holds over the course of their work life.

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Related Concepts

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1. Career: A sequence of jobs or roles an individual holds over the course of their work life.

2. Employment: The state of having a job or being employed.

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Culture

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Throughout history, occupations have played a significant role in shaping society. They represent the various roles and functions that individuals play in their communities. Occupations have been depicted in literature, art, and music, providing insight into the values, beliefs, and customs of different cultures.

How to Memorize "occupation"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person engrossed in their work, fully focused and productive.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with 'productive work' or 'job'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Only Cats Occasionally Nap Under Pine Trees' to remember the definition of occupation as 'a person's trade or profession'.

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