Occupier (Noun)
Meaning 1
Someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Hyponyms
- Outlier
- Stater
- Dalesman
- Tenant
- Alexandrian
- Sojourner
- Housemate
- Metropolitan
- Towner
- Townsman
- Coaster
- Colonial
- Inmate
- Owner-occupier
- Suburbanite
Related Words
Meaning 2
A member of a military force who is residing in a conquered foreign country.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The occupier was met with resistance from the local population who resented the foreign military presence in their country.
- As an occupier, Captain James was tasked with maintaining order and stability in the newly conquered territory.
- The occupier's role was not only to enforce military rule but also to provide humanitarian aid to the local population.
- Many occupiers struggled to adapt to the harsh conditions and cultural differences of the conquered country.
- The occupier's presence was a constant reminder to the local population of their loss of sovereignty and independence.