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

Likud fears an influx of Israeli expats could help the opposition parties in a close election. — Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2026

The most successful expats treat their cross-border financial plan as a flexible document. — Tom Zachystal, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2026

Another benefit to relocating to Paraguay is its low tax burden for foreign retirees as expats don’t have to pay local taxes on their Social Security income. — Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 17 Sep. 2026

Come for the food, stay for the culture, and enjoy this favorite among Spanish expats. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Sep. 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