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

As housing costs rise, residency policies change, remote work matures, and global uncertainty reshapes long-term planning, prospective expats are looking beyond yesterday's relocation favorites. — Meggen Harris, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

More broadly, Iran’s attacks have also punctured confidence and security in the Gulf, disrupting tourism and air travel in a key global transport node, and prompting some expats to flee. — Jomana Karadsheh, CNN Money, 21 July 2026

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

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