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occupation in Malay

pekerjaan

UK/ˌɒkjʊˈpeɪʃən//ˌɑkjʊˈpeɪʃən/

occupation in Malay: pekerjaan, profesion, pendudukan. In English, occupation means an activity or task with which one occupies oneself; usually specifically the productive activity, service, trade, or craft for which one is regularly paid; a job.

Malay words for occupation

activity or task with which one occupies oneself
pekerjaan, profesion
control of a country or region by a hostile army
pendudukan

English meaning of occupation

  1. noun An activity or task with which one occupies oneself; usually specifically the productive activity, service, trade, or craft for which one is regularly paid; a job.
  2. noun The act, process or state of possessing a place.
  3. noun The control of a nation or region by a hostile military or paramilitary force.

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Questions about occupation in Malay

What is the meaning of occupation in Malay?
Occupation in Malay is pekerjaan, profesion, pendudukan.
Apakah maksud occupation dalam bahasa Melayu?
Occupation: pekerjaan, profesion, pendudukan.
What does occupation mean in English?
Occupation means an activity or task with which one occupies oneself; usually specifically the productive activity, service, trade, or craft for which one is regularly paid; a job.

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