Synonyms of expat

expat

noun

ˈeks-ˌpat 

chiefly British

as in refugee

a person forced to emigrate for political reasons

a network of expats in London keeps her from missing the family she left behind

Synonyms & Similar Words

• refugee
• expatriate
• émigré
• exile
• alien
• fugitive
• evacuee
• deportee
• patriot
• outcast
• pariah
• loyalist
• castoff

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of expat

The report also points out that relocating to a tax-free country most often means not paying tax on employment income, but that does not exempt expats from paying property and sales taxes or social contributions. — Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2026

Bulgaria is one of the latest European countries to launch digital nomad visas, as remote work allows for more American expats to move abroad or plan long-term travel. — Brittany Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 July 2026

The fire started near Los Gallardos, a town in Andalusia known for drawing foreign retirees and expats. — Anthony Faiola, Washington Post, 10 July 2026

An American expat who has fully embraced British eccentricity and emotional opacity, Kimi Murdoch could be a Toni Collette character. — Judy Berman, Time, 8 July 2026