HomeServicesBlogDictionariesContactSpanish Course
← Back to search

Meaning of Occupation Day | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A former public holiday in Rhodesia, held annually on 12 September, marking the anniversary of the arrival of the Pioneer Column at Fort Salisbury in 1890 and their raising of the Union Jack on the kopje overlooking the site. It was renamed Pioneers' Day in 1961.

historical

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

Learn this word in context

See Occupation Day used in real conversations inside our free language course.

Start Free Course