occupation
UK: ˌɒk.jʊˈpeɪ.ʃən | US: ˌɑː.kjəˈpeɪ.ʃən
n. 1. a job or profession
n. 2. the action of occupying or taking control of a place
n. 3. a way of spending time
occupation = oc<toward> + cup<take> + ation<noun suffix>
- oc (variant of "ob-," meaning "toward" or "against")
- cup (from Latin "capere," meaning "to take" or "seize")
- ation (noun-forming suffix indicating an action or state)
Etymology Origin:
The word "occupation" traces back to Latin occupatio, derived from occupare ("to seize" or "take possession of"). The root capere ("to take") appears in many English words (e.g., "capture," "captive"). Over time, "occupation" expanded from literal seizure (e.g., military occupation) to abstract uses like "profession" (taking up time or effort).
Teaching is her chosen occupation.
The army's occupation of the city lasted five years.
Gardening is a relaxing occupation for retirees.
The building is under enemy occupation.
His occupation as a chef requires long hours.