This is the 2171st most frequent German word.
besetzung
"Besetzung" means "occupation," "casting," or "staffing," depending on context.
Besetzung refers to the group of actors or performers in a play or film (The cast).
Die Besetzung des Theaters war hervorragend.
The cast of the theater was excellent.
Besetzung refers to the act of occupying something, often forcefully or politically (The occupation).
Die Besetzung des Hauses führte zu Protesten.
The occupation of the house led to protests.
Besetzung refers to the action of appointing or filling a position (The filling/appointment).