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occupation layer

noun

(on an archaeological site) a layer of remains left by a single culture, from which the culture can be dated or identified.

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Also called occupation level.

Origin of occupation layer

First recorded in 1950–55

Words nearby occupation layer

occupational psychology, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, occupational therapy, occupation franchise, occupation groupings, occupation layer, Occupied Territories, occupier, occupy, occur, occurrence
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