occupier

One who occupies or takes possession, as of ownerless land.

One who holds or is in actual possession; an occupant: as, houseowners and occupiers.

One who uses, lays out, or employs that which is possessed; a trader or dealer.

One who follows a calling, employment, or occupation: with of: as, an occupier of the sea.

One who occupies, or has possession.

One who follows an employment; hence, a tradesman.

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

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