Synonyms for

Occupation

Verb / ˌɑ:kjʌˈpeɪʃʌn / Another word for occupation — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A job or profession.

Synonyms & similar words

line job militarycontrol occupancy movingin business lineofwork profession career employment work vocation job calling trade craft business field specialty position post appointment engagement task duty responsibility role

Synonyms by register

Formal

vocation profession employment calling

Informal

job gig work line of work

Literary

pursuit endeavor calling

Antonyms

leisure idleness inactivity unemployment rest relaxation

Common collocations

  • chosen occupation
  • primary occupation
  • current occupation
  • gainful occupation
  • list your occupation
  • occupation and employment
  • occupation of a place

Word family

noun occupation
verb occupy
adjective occupational

Usage note

While 'occupation' can refer to any activity that takes up time, it most commonly refers to a person's regular paid employment or profession. It can also refer to the act of taking control of a place.

Example sentences

  1. My mom's occupation is a teacher.
  2. My aunt's occupation is a chef.
  3. My uncle's occupation is a police officer.
  4. My grandpa's occupation was a farmer.
  5. My dad's occupation is a lawyer.

Quotes

  • Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life. - Confucius
  • Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful. - Albert Schweitzer
  • The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle. - Steve Jobs

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