occupier
One who occupies, particularly with respect to a foreign government controlling the…One who occupies, particularly with respect to a foreign government controlling the territory of another.
» "Kabul Skydiving Club" will be remembered as an iconic black comedy of withdrawing occupiers and the tragedy of their local supporters.
Meaning
1 sensesOne who occupies, particularly with respect to a foreign government controlling the territory of another.
Besatzer, Besatzerin, Okkupant
оккупа́нтokkupánt, оккупа́нткаokkupántka
окупа́нтokupánt, окупа́нткаokupántka
- a member of a military force who is residing in a conquered foreign country
- someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
Examples
1 sentences"Kabul Skydiving Club" will be remembered as an iconic black comedy of withdrawing occupiers and the tragedy of their local supporters.
Translations
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Origin
From Middle English occupier, occupiour, from occupien + -er (equivalent to occupy + -er)From Middle English occupier, occupiour, from occupien + -er (equivalent to occupy + -er) or Middle French occupier, occupiour.
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