occupier
Britishnoun
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a person who is in possession or occupation of a house or land
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a person or thing that occupies
Explanation
An occupier is the person who legally lives in the house, apartment, or other dwelling in question. If the census taker comes to your home, she'll want to know if you are the occupier of the house, how many people live there with you, and so on. Occupier is based on occupy, which itself is from the Latin occupare, meaning to take over or possess. An occupier is also an army that lives and works in a conquered foreign country. After World War II, the American, British, French, and Russian armies were all occupiers of the German city of Berlin. Each country controlled its own areas, but eventually, the American, British, and French section became West Berlin, and the Russian section became East Berlin.
Example Sentences
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For customers who use an electricity keypad, the letter will be addressed to 'The Occupier'.
From BBC • Jan. 16, 2023
“Most businesses are hoping to get back as soon as possible,” said David Smith, Global Head of Occupier Insights and co-author of the study.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 15, 2021
Occupier Michael Stettler, who lives about 100 miles away in Christmas Valley, Ore., said the occupiers are spending most of their time fielding calls from the news media and watching Fox News.
From Washington Post • Jan. 5, 2016
“The long-term needs are where the real problems are,” said Mr. Smith, an experienced Occupier who two months ago helped to plan the protests marking the first anniversary of the Zuccotti occupation.
From New York Times • Nov. 11, 2012
He told her his address, but not his name, and she could not send the card to "Occupier."
From Tommy and Grizel by Barrie, J. M. (James Matthew)
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