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occupation meaning in Tamil

தொழில் toḻil

UK/ˌɒkjʊˈpeɪʃən//ˌɑkjʊˈpeɪʃən/

occupation in Tamil: தொழில் (toḻil), வேலை (vēlai), ஊடுருவல் (ūṭuruval), ஆக்கிரமிப்பு (ākkiramippu). 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.

Tamil words for occupation

activity or task with which one occupies oneself
தொழில் toḻil, வேலை vēlai
control of a country or region by a hostile army
ஊடுருவல் ūṭuruval, ஆக்கிரமிப்பு ākkiramippu

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 Tamil

What is the meaning of occupation in Tamil?
Occupation in Tamil is தொழில் (toḻil), வேலை (vēlai), ஊடுருவல் (ūṭuruval), ஆக்கிரமிப்பு (ākkiramippu).
occupation என்பதன் தமிழ் அர்த்தம் என்ன?
Occupation: தொழில் (toḻil), வேலை (vēlai), ஊடுருவல் (ūṭuruval), ஆக்கிரமிப்பு (ākkiramippu).
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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