Occupant vs. Occupier — What's the Difference?

One that resides in or uses a physical space

To fill up (time or space)

One who holds an office, position, or job

To dwell or reside in (an apartment, for example).

A person who occupies an office or a position.

To hold or fill (an office or position).

A person who occupies a place.

To seize possession of and maintain control over forcibly or by conquest

A person sitting in a car or other vehicle.

To engage or employ the attention or concentration of

The owner or tenant of a property.

One who occupies, particularly with respect to a foreign government controlling the territory of another.

One who occupies, or takes possession; one who has the actual use or possession, or is in possession, of a thing; as, the occupant of the apartment is not at home.

One who occupies, or has possession.

A prostitute.

One who follows an employment; hence, a tradesman.

Someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there

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