Unoccupied

/ʌnˈɑːkjəpaɪd/ adjective

Definition

Not occupied; empty or not being used or lived in by anyone.

Etymology

From prefix 'un-' (not) + 'occupied' (from Latin 'occupare' meaning to seize or take possession). The term became common in the 20th century for real estate and military contexts.

Kelly Says

During World War II, 'unoccupied' had a different meaning in France—the unoccupied zone was actually controlled by the Vichy French government, proving that words change meaning based on politics.

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