expat

noun

ex·​pat ˈeks-ˌpat How to pronounce expat (audio)
chiefly British
: an expatriate person : expatriate

Examples of expat in a Sentence

a network of expats in London keeps her from missing the family she left behind
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One way to make the transition easier: Tap into expat communities. Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024 Democrat and Republican expats have been campaigning for decades to end it. Yasmeen Serhan, TIME, 2 Nov. 2024 As for useful tips for other retirees potentially looking for an expat life in Italy, the Smarrellis suggest doing some thorough online research before making the big move, and spending time in different Italian regions, weighing up the pros and cons of each. Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2024 There are also plenty of cafes, bars and street-food stalls in the local area, which is perfectly situated between the Old Quarter and Tay Ho district, a popular expat hangout in the north of the city. Chris Humphrey, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for expat 

Word History

First Known Use

1962, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of expat was in 1962

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“Expat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/expat. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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