Occupation
/ˌɑkjəˈpeɪʃən/
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Definition
(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.
Sentence Examples
You must take up a regular occupation.
Mingle your joys sometimes with your earnest occupation.
CEFR Practice Quiz
When asked about his ____, he proudly stated that he had been a firefighter for over twenty years.