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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 population at the time was under 300,000, but has since grown to more than 10 million, mostly expats. Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 1 Dec. 2025 Here’s a look at the top 10 countries in the 2026 index, which is based on recent data, plus input from International Living’s global network of more than 200 experts and expats. Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 1 Dec. 2025 In Ajijic’s expat community, death is discussed openly. Barbara Bry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Nov. 2025 The company analyzed the average yearly cost of living and rent for a one-bedroom apartment for a single person in 25 cities across Latin America, which are popular with expats. Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 24 Nov. 2025 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 4 Dec. 2025.

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