Synonyms of occupation
10 similar words
Another word for occupation is work. Other synonyms of occupation are employment, calling, vocation, profession and job.
Synonyms and similar words for occupation
nounAn activity or task with which one occupies oneself; usually specifically the productive activity...
- employmentThe occupation or work for which one is used, and often paid.
nounMore synonyms
- interest
- line of workAn occupation.
- professionAn occupation, trade, craft, or activity in which one has a professed expertise in a particular area; a job, especially...
- vocationAn occupation for which a person is suited, trained or qualified.
- avocation
- callingA job or occupation.
- métier
- workLabour, occupation, job.
- job
Meaning of occupation
- 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.
- noun The act, process or state of possessing a place.
- noun The control of a nation or region by a hostile military or paramilitary force.
occupation in other languages
Questions about synonyms of occupation
- What is another word for occupation?
- Occupation has 10 synonyms on Word.ws, such as work, employment, calling, vocation, profession, job and interest.
- What does occupation mean?
- 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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Adapted from Wiktionary: occupation (page history and authors) and the entries of the words listed. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws grouped the synonyms and antonyms by meaning and added links. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.
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