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

Bertrand Hug, the French expat owner and brand ambassador of Rancho Santa Fe’s beloved Mille Fleurs for the past 41 years has never really been inclined to reach for Michelin stars or chase culinary trends. — Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026

The program was designed for people who unintentionally fell out of compliance, which describes most expats who have fallen behind. — Nathalie Goldstein, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Dubai’s population has surpassed its prewar level, countering the narrative that the Iran conflict would drive out the city’s expats. — semafor.com, 5 Aug. 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