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occupier

UK/'ɑkjupaɪɚ/US/'ɔkjjpaiә(r)/
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Definitions

n.

A person or force that occupies a place; (BrE) the resident of a property

占用者;占领者;(英式)房屋住户

Root Breakdown

Native English
occup-take, seize, hold
+
-ierone who does, agent
=occupier

occupy + -er (one who) = one who occupies. Often used of a military occupying force. See occupy.

Root cap still carries 163 more words

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The occupiers eventually withdrew from the region.

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