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occupationalist

adj · noun · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

Providing benefits to people based on employment (as opposed to socialism, welfare, etc.).

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noun

Meaning 2

One of four categories of sociologist propounded by Horowitz: a sociologist who is primarily committed to some sociological questions or issues.

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Topics: human-sciences, sciences, social-science, sociology

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noun

Meaning 3

One who views objects in terms of the time and place they occupy.

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Topics: human-sciences, philosophy, sciences

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noun

Meaning 4

An occupational therapist.

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History

Etymology

From occupational + -ist.