occupier

noun

Definition of occupiernext
as in occupant

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  1. occupant
  2. resident
  3. visitor
Noun
  • The sarcophagus found inside the tomb was also inscribed with the name of its occupant and his titles, according to the post.
    Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
  • The cars’ occupants were not injured, though the sedan’s driver was taken to the hospital for evaluation, the first responders said.
    Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of occupant
Noun
  • Which countries lose population the fastest also tells a story of economic stagnation, isolation and emigration for many, while low birth rates and aging populations play yet another role in driving down the number of residents in many nations.
    Katharina Buchholz, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
  • Jabbar, a Texas resident who FBI officials said proclaimed his support for the terror group ISIS in social media posts ahead of the attack, was killed in gunfire exchanged with New Orleans police.
    Leah Sarnoff, ABC News, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of resident
Noun
  • Each year, Yellowstone National Park attracts millions of visitors who are eager to see its explosive geysers, steaming hot springs and burbling mud pots.
    Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Jan. 2025
  • The American likes to run with ball in hand, but Gloucester-Hartpury turned up the heat and gave the home side little room to manoeuvre in a match the visitors won 40-17, scoring six tries in total.
    Caoimhe O'Neill, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of visitor
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“Occupier.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/occupier. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.

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