Occupier: meaning, definitions and examples

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occupier

[ ˈɒkjʊˌpaɪə(r) ]

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real estate

A person or entity that occupies or resides in a property, especially without ownership.

Synonyms

dweller, resident, tenant

Examples of usage

The occupier of the apartment refused to leave despite multiple eviction notices.
The law protects the rights of the occupier against forced removal.

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politics

A country or military force that has taken control of a territory by force.

Synonyms

conqueror, invader, oppressor

Examples of usage

The occupier imposed strict laws on the occupied region.
The occupier faced resistance from local inhabitants.

Translations

Translations of the word "occupier" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ocupante

🇮🇳 कब्ज़ा करनेवाला

🇩🇪 Besetzer

🇮🇩 penjajah

🇺🇦 окупант

🇵🇱 okupant

🇯🇵 占有者 (せんゆうしゃ)

🇫🇷 occupant

🇪🇸 ocupante

🇹🇷 işgalci

🇰🇷 점유자 (jeomyuja)

🇸🇦 المحتل

🇨🇿 okupant

🇸🇰 okupant

🇨🇳 占领者 (zhànlǐngzhě)

🇸🇮 okupator

🇮🇸 hernumari

🇰🇿 басқыншы

🇬🇪 ოკუპანტი (okupanti)

🇦🇿 işğalçı

🇲🇽 ocupante

Word origin

The word 'occupier' originated from the Latin word 'occupare', meaning 'to seize or take hold of'. Over time, the term evolved to refer to both individuals residing in a property without ownership and countries or forces taking control of territories by force. The concept of occupation has been central to real estate and political discussions throughout history, often symbolizing power dynamics and control.