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Work and occupation > Occupation

Preferred term

6.6Occupation  

Definition

  • Use this domain for words related to occupations.

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Scope note

  • What words refer to a person's occupation? occupation, job, living, work, employment, profession, trade. What are the occupations in agriculture? farmer, palm tree climber. What are the occupations in animal husbandry? shepherd, herdsman. What are the occupations in hunting and fishing? hunter, fisherman, honey gatherer. What are the occupations in medicine? doctor, nurse, medicine man, midwife, medical technician, pharmacist, herbalist, witchdoctor. What are the occupations in hotel management? hotel owner, concierge, porter, desk clerk. What are the occupations in administration? business man, secretary, treasurer, accountant. What are the occupations in manufacturing? mechanic, potter, tailor, weaver, blacksmith. What are the occupations in building? carpenter, bricklayer. What are the occupations in trading? storekeeper, shopkeeper, trader, merchant. What are the occupations in food preparation? cook, butcher, baker, restaurant owner, waiter. What are the occupations in politics? president, MP, congressman, senator, legislator, cabinet member, minister, ambassador, civil servant, lawyer, lobbyist, tax collector, customs officer. What are the occupations in childcare? homemaker, children's caretaker, nursery worker, nurse (for children), nanny. What are the occupations in religion? pastor, priest, clergyman, diviner. What are the occupations in transportation? chauffeur, driver, truck driver, cab driver, porter, loader, mover, dispatcher, captain of ship, sailor, pilot, copilot, navigator, steward, stewardess. What are the occupations in the police and military? policeman, guard, watchman, soldier, officer. What is a person called who is very good at his job? expert, skilled worker, master craftsman, leader in his field, specialist. What words are used of finding a job? look for a job, find a job, find employment, job hunting. What words are used of doing a job? do a job, make a living, perform a task.

Notation

  • 6.6

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https://w3id.org/MoRe-SFB1475/CT/concepts/2545570151

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