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employment Synonyms

Another word for employment

Choosing another word for employment depends on context, so the 20 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The state of having paid work, or the action of giving work to someone.

Usage Example

"Graduates from the engineering program typically find full-time work within six months."

Strongest
work
Strong
hiring
engagement
recruitment
employ

• noun (Context 2)

A person's regular trade, profession, or occupation.

Usage Example

"She listed her previous employments on the application form."

Strongest
occupation
job
profession
Strong
livelihood
line of work
trade
vocation
career
calling

• noun (Context 3)

The action of making practical and effective use of something for a particular purpose.

Usage Example

"The careful use of renewable energy sources reduced the facility's operating costs."

Strongest
use
utilization
application
Strong
deployment
exercise
usage

Opposites of employment

The opposite of employment shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

unemployment
disuse
joblessness
idleness
avocation
neglect
misuse
dismissal
See all opposites of employment

• Nearby Words

employable
employee
employer
employment
emporium
empower
empowered

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Employment. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/employment
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