expat

noun

ex·​pat ˈeks-ˌpat How to pronounce expat (audio)
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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While countries such as Saudi Arabia, Iran and China are notable culprits, India is becoming notorious as one of the only democracies engaging in acts of aggression against Indian expats. Mohammed Jawad, Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2025 In March, a Turkish expat in Montevideo, Uruguay, spotted that unmistakable baby face recklessly driving a brand-new white Ferrari and caught him on a cell phone video. Moisés Naím, Literary Hub, 27 Oct. 2025 Chrishan Wright, founder of Blaxit Global and host of the Blaxit Global Podcast, coaches aspiring expats to know their numbers. Essence, 23 Oct. 2025 Community, connection—and growth Despite some frustrations, most expats fall hard for Greece’s philoxenia—its culture of warmth and welcome. Meagan Drillinger, AFAR Media, 23 Oct. 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 2 Nov. 2025.

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