1. people who live in or use a building, room, or space
Usage: plural of occupier
2. military forces that take control of and remain in a territory or country
Usage: military context

Examples

• The new occupiers of the apartment building complained about the noise.
• Previous occupiers had left the office in excellent condition.
• The occupiers of the protest camp were asked to leave by police.
• Foreign occupiers controlled the region for several years.
• The occupiers established military checkpoints throughout the city.
• Local residents resisted the occupiers through various means.