This is the 67th most frequent Ukrainian word.
окупанти
"Окупанти" translates to "occupiers" in English, referring to those who occupy a territory by force.
Here, 'окупанти' refers to individuals or groups that have forcefully taken control of a territory.
Окупанти захопили наше місто.
The occupiers captured our city.
In this sentence,
Місцеві жителі влаштували протест проти окупантів.
Local residents organized a protest against the occupiers.
Here, 'окупанти' is used in a past context to describe those who previously occupied but are no longer in control.