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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Hemingway, because of his privileged-expat life among brown people, was the whitest of all white authors, the god of all Mythical English Readers, and this is why his DNA runs so deep in American letters today. Literary Hub, 18 May 2026 Several also consistently rank highly in expat satisfaction surveys and broader international livability discussions. Meggen Harris, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026 For the full list of top countries for expat healthcare, visit International Living’s website. Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2026 Hüller and her onscreen father Hanns Zischler brought a subtle but rewarding dynamic, as a family of expats traveling back to Germany to receive accolades for Zischler’s storied career. Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 14 May 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 21 May. 2026.

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