chiefly British
as in refugee
a person forced to emigrate for political reasons a network of expats in London keeps her from missing the family she left behind

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Recent Examples of expat This could be particularly beneficial for international businesses, expats, frequent travelers and digital nomads who need to verify their identities in multiple jurisdictions. Alexander Ray, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024 Natural beauty combined with logistical ease make the country an ideal expat destination. Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2024 One risk of changing how American expats are taxed is that more wealthy Americans may simply establish residency in a low-tax country, which would have significant ramifications on the U.S. as a whole. Byalicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2024 After moving to Kenya, Australian expat Guy Brennan found a reliable way to beat the heat: enjoying a few gin and tonics in his backyard. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 19 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for expat 

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

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