Synonyms of expats

expats

noun

plural of expat, chiefly British

as in refugees

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

• refugees
• expatriates
• émigrés
• exiles
• evacuees
• deportees
• aliens
• fugitives
• patriots
• outcasts
• loyalists
• pariahs
• castoffs

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of expats

In the 1930s and 1940s, postrevolutionary Mexico emerged as both an incubator of modern art and haven for European refugees, political exiles and other expats. — Los Angeles Times, 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

Of Cape Verde’s 10 islands, nine are inhabited and are home to some 600,000 people—around 10,000 of whom are expats. — Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

As for the current expats that participated in the study, 84% reported being satisfied with life in Spain, significantly higher than the global average of 67%. — Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 9 July 2026