noun ·4 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   One who occupies, particularly with respect to a foreign government controlling the territory of another.
2. 2
   A proponent or supporter of the Occupy Wall Street movement
3. 3
   a member of a military force who is residing in a conquered foreign country wordnet
4. 4
   someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

addresseedenizendwellerhomesteaderincumbentinhabitant

Etymology

From Middle English occupier, occupiour, from occupien + -er (equivalent to occupy + -er) or Middle French occupier, occupiour.

Related phrases

owner-occupier

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