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occupation layer

oc·cu·pa·tion lay·er
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ok-yuh-pey-shuh n ley-er]
    • /ˌɒk yəˈpeɪ ʃən ˈleɪ ər/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ok-yuh-pey-shuh n ley-er]
    • /ˌɒk yəˈpeɪ ʃən ˈleɪ ər/

Definition of occupation layer words

  • noun occupation layer (on an archaeological site) a layer of remains left by a single culture, from which the culture can be dated or identified. 1
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Origin of occupation layer

First appearance:

before 1950
One of the 5% newest English words
First recorded in 1950-55

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Parts of speech for Occupation layer

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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occupation layer popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data about 67% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

occupation layer usage trend in Literature

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