Meaning & use
occupier
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A person who lives in or occupies a particular place, such as a house or land, especially as a resident or tenant.
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The letter was addressed simply to 'The Occupier' at that address.
As the occupier of the flat, she was responsible for paying the utility bills.
A note on using this word
In British English, 'occupier' is common in legal and administrative contexts, such as mail addressed to whoever currently lives at a property.
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Another way to use it
2. noun
A country or military force that has taken control of a territory by force.
The occupier imposed strict curfews on the local population.
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