Definition of OCCUPIER

occupier

Meanings

Plural: occupiers

Noun

  • someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
  • a member of a military force who is residing in a conquered foreign country
  • One who occupies, particularly with respect to a foreign government controlling the territory of another.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English occupier, occupiour, from occupien + -er (equivalent to occupy + -er) or Middle French occupier, occupiour.

Synonyms

occupant, resident

Antonyms

nonresident

Scrabble Score: 14

occupier is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
occupier is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
occupier is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 18

occupier is a valid Words With Friends word