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occupation
noun
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Divide occupation into syllables:

oc · cu · pa · tion

How to pronounce occupation:

Definition of occupation:

occupation (noun):
a person's job or profession
an activity in which one engages
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money.

Synonyms for occupation:

livelihoodlandjobappointmentsportpursuitemploymentcallingdutyoffice
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Antonyms for occupation:

amusementidlenessquietblessingunemploymentirresponsibilityhealthpleasurehobbysilence
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