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expat

noun

ˈeks-ˌpat

Definition of expat

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 Her musings about being an American expat in Tokyo from 2007-2012 live on in the blogosphere. — Maryanne Murray Buechner, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 The American expat was on the original Ladies of London, from 2014 to 2017, but was not featured on the recent reboot. — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 1 July 2026 Many, especially solo expats, are choosing destinations based on lifestyle and community, and also factoring in logistics like affordability, quality healthcare, and strong social connections. — Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for expat

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refugee

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Court bars asylum claims before refugees enter US Alito wrote another decision June 25 for a 6-3 majority that allowed the administration to turn back refugees at the border.

— Bart Jansen, USA Today, 1 July 2026
Cathryn Miller-Wilson is executive director of HIAS Pennsylvania, a refugee agency that serves about 6,000 clients a year.

— Madeleine Wright, CBS News, 30 June 2026

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