Occupational — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective noun /ˌä-kyə-ˈpā-sh(ə-)nəl/ oc·cu·pa·tion·al

Meaning & Definition of Occupational

Occupational (adjective)

  1. of or relating to a job or occupation
  2. relating to or engaged in the military occupation of a country

Occupational (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. the activity by which one regularly makes a living

    "my primary occupation is stockbroker, but I'm a drummer in a rock band on the weekends"

    similar: calling, employment, game, lay, line, profession, trade, vocation, work
    related: call, lifework, business, enterprise, field, livelihood, living, métier, racket (slang), assignment, engagement, gig, mission, art, craft, handcraft, handicraft, appointment, berth, billet, office, place, position, post, situation, duty, function, job, load, task, workload
    near: avocation, hobby, pursuit

  2. the act or fact of residing in a place

    "occupation of a condemned building is illegal"

    similar: habitation, occupancy, possession, residency
    related: tenancy, tenantry, ownership, proprietorship, trespass
    near: dispossession, ejection, ejectment, vacancy, vacating, vacation

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Occupational

The most common words with a similar meaning to Occupational:

calling, employment, game, lay, line, profession, trade, vocation, work, habitation, occupancy, possession, residency

Related Words for Occupational

call, lifework, business, enterprise, field, livelihood, living, métier, racket, assignment, engagement, gig, mission, art, craft, handcraft, handicraft, appointment, berth, billet, office, place, position, post, situation, duty, function, job, load, task

Near Antonyms of Occupational

avocation, hobby, pursuit, dispossession, ejection, ejectment, vacancy, vacating, vacation

Word Forms of Occupational

Derived words: occupationally (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Occupational

occupation + -al:1

First known use: 1766

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Occupational

Words & Phrases Containing Occupational

occupational therapy, occupational hazard

Frequently Asked Questions about Occupational

What does "Occupational" mean?

"Occupational" means of or relating to a job or occupation. As an an adjective and a noun, it is defined as: of or relating to a job or occupation. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Occupational"?

Other words for "Occupational" include calling, employment, game, lay, line, profession, trade and vocation. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Occupational" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Occupational"?

There are 49 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Occupational". Common alternatives include calling, employment, game, lay, line, profession, trade, vocation, work and habitation.

How do you use "Occupational" in a sentence?

Examples of "Occupational" in a sentence: "my primary occupation is stockbroker, but I'm a drummer in a rock band on the weekends"; "occupation of a condemned building is illegal".

Is "Occupational" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Occupational" can be used as an adjective and a noun, depending on the context.

Is "Occupational" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

It is on the Academic Word List, so it appears often in IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, and university texts.

How do you pronounce "Occupational"?

"Occupational" is pronounced /ˌä-kyə-ˈpā-sh(ə-)nəl/ and divided into syllables as oc·cu·pa·tion·al.

What is the origin of the word "Occupational"?

"Occupational" comes from occupation + -al:1. First known use: 1766.