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occupier

/ˈɑːkjəˌpaɪɚ/
oc · cu · pi · er
Plural:occupiers
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• noun

1

British A person or organization that resides in, uses, or has legal possession of a house, building, or piece of land, either as an owner or a tenant.

Example

"Under the new housing regulations, the current occupier is responsible for paying the local property tax."

2

A state, military force, or group of protesters that takes control of and holds a territory, country, or building by force or political action.

Example

"The treaty required the foreign occupiers to withdraw their administrative personnel from the border provinces."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In British and Commonwealth English, 'occupier' is the standard legal and everyday term for a person residing in or using a property (as in 'owner-occupier'), whereas American English typically prefers 'occupant'.

• Nearby Words

occupational
occupationally
occupied
occupier
occupy
occur
occurrence

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Late Middle English from the verb 'occupy' (via Old French 'occuper' and Latin 'occupare', meaning 'to seize or take possession of') and the agentive suffix '-er'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Occupier. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/occupier
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