expat

noun

ex·​pat ˈeks-ˌpat 

chiefly British

: an expatriate person : expatriate

Synonyms of expat

• refugee

Examples of expat in a Sentence

a network of expats in London keeps her from missing the family she left behind

Recent Examples on the Web

That’s despite the UAE revoking visas or residency permits for some Iranian expats during the conflict. — Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026

The expat couple still lived a life of relative comfort, staying in a five-star hotel apartment at a Radisson in the city. — Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 15 Oct. 2026

For expats and families looking to relocate, understanding this data could provide valuable insight into previously unconsidered relocation costs. — Brittany Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Oct. 2026

The ultimate package holiday destination, its name was once synonymous with mass tourism, cheap deals and expats seeking sun. — Siobhan Grogan, TheWeek, 12 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1962, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for expat

• begat
• bobcat
• chitchat
• doormat
• ducat
• eclat
• format
• hazmat
• muskrat
• nonfat
• polecat
• thereat