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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Some studies find that CODAs may live in a kind of limbo, caught in the crossfire between two cultures (just as some expats do when learning a new language). Bob Brody, Baltimore Sun, 9 May 2026 Several Emiratis told me they were surprised by the solidarity coming from expats. Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 7 May 2026 Global expat surveys have ranked Vietnam and Thailand among the most attractive destinations for affordability and quality of life. Windsor Johnston, NPR, 23 Apr. 2026 Ian King Need to know UK hopes to lure expats back from the UAE as war challenges Dubai's appeal. Ian King, CNBC, 22 Apr. 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 19 May. 2026.

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