as in to exile
to force to leave a country
members of the deposed dictator's once-feared political party were expatriated as well
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Recent Examples of expatriate
Jim Edwards, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026
The steep fee, enacted in 2015 due to surging demand among American expatriates seeking to avoid new tax reporting requirements, faced fierce opposition.
—Matthew Lee, Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2026
Hazlitt, 18 June 2025
He was born in Ethiopia’s capital city of Addis Ababa to expatriate Indian parents, who were both educators, and grew up there as the country was ruled by Emperor Haile Selassie.
—Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 26 May 2025
Gregg Evans, New York Times, 14 Mar. 2026
But now, in order to protect their expatriate citizens and interests in the Middle East, as well as to prevent further escalation, the European nations have bolstered their military presence in the region.
—Juliana Kim, NPR, 7 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Mettler-Toledo, which manufactures lab instruments and weighing technology, provides school expenses as part of its expatriate and international benefits package for some senior execs.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026
The steep fee, enacted in 2015 due to surging demand among American expatriates seeking to avoid new tax reporting requirements, faced fierce opposition.
—Matthew Lee, Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2026
Verb
During the ensuing chaos that followed, Charles fled the country, secretly expatriating to Europe.
—Hazlitt, 18 June 2025
He was born in Ethiopia’s capital city of Addis Ababa to expatriate Indian parents, who were both educators, and grew up there as the country was ruled by Emperor Haile Selassie.
—Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 26 May 2025
Adjective
When the rules were introduced in 2008, Liverpool had the highest percentage in Europe of expatriate players within their squad (90 per cent).
—Gregg Evans, New York Times, 14 Mar. 2026
But now, in order to protect their expatriate citizens and interests in the Middle East, as well as to prevent further escalation, the European nations have bolstered their military presence in the region.
—Juliana Kim, NPR, 7 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expatriate
Noun
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In 1997, the businessman shocked diplomats at a black-tie gala by announcing the donation of a staggering $1 billion to the United Nations to benefit programs aiding refugees and children.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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Naoise’s brother, Ainle, is an activist and the founder of the ACLAÍ Palestine gym in the Aida refugee camp in Bethlehem — for which Kneecap has helped raise almost £100,000.—
Lily Moayeri,
SPIN,
6 May 2026
Verb
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Ultimately, she was exiled to the remote town of Brandfort, in the Free State, in a harsh attempt to stifle her influence and activism.—
Kate Bartlett,
NPR,
2 May 2026
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The trip was judged a success despite the shadow of the king’s younger brother Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, who has been stripped of his royal title of Prince Andrew, exiled from public life and put under police investigation over his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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Through a fanciful and deeply personal approach, this film transforms the reckoning of immigrant life—working far from family and home—into something profoundly relatable, accessible, and unexpectedly uplifting.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
6 May 2026
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The independent chef scene often reveals how immigrant traditions, first-generation entrepreneurship and local ingredients are merging into a new Southern food identity.—
Sam Flemming,
AJC.com,
6 May 2026
Verb
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Here’s what pest control costs to banish these pests from your home forever.—
Ana Durrani,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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And that would be true even during a typical presidency, to say nothing of one that has systematically attacked the freedom of the press, sought to disempower the WHCA, and banished some of its members.—
David A. Graham,
The Atlantic,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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As of Friday afternoon, 14 climbers including seven foreign nationals had been safely evacuated.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 May 2026
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Berger also warned against attempts by Israelis to deceive foreign agents, stressing that any contact is a serious offense.—
Amelie Botbol,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
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“Expatriate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expatriate. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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