expat

noun

ex·​pat ˈeks-ˌpat How to pronounce expat (audio)
Synonyms of expatnext
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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The watch party was held by the Kansas City Dutch Club, an ever-growing group of Dutch Americans, their spouses and expats who are using the World Cup to come together and display their nation’s pride and culture. Kansas City Star, 15 June 2026 When the Iranian national team needed a new World Cup home, the Mexican border city — and its small contingent of Iranian expats — welcomed them. Samantha Schmidt, Washington Post, 10 June 2026 The pre-World Cup Ebola virus outbreak in the country and strict immigration laws mean support from expat Congolese communities in three different cities will be important. Adam Leventhal, New York Times, 10 June 2026 On June 20th, up to 100,000 Iranian expats from both sides of the Atlantic are expected to hold a major rally in Paris to urge an end to the executions. Beth Bailey, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2026 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 17 Jun. 2026.

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