expat

noun

ex·​pat ˈeks-ˌpat How to pronounce expat (audio)
chiefly British
: an expatriate person : expatriate

Examples of expat in a Sentence

a network of expats in London keeps her from missing the family she left behind
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For expats, the average annual salary is significantly higher at $102,669. Alex Ledsom, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024 In recent years, programs such as grants to settle in Tuscan villages, and Mediterranean islands that sell homes for less than the price of a cup of coffee, have presented tempting opportunities for aspiring expats. Daniel De Visé, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024 Surf towns such as Nosara and Santa Teresa along the Pacific Coast attract a lot of Americans and have small expat communities. Jen Murphy, Outside Online, 15 Dec. 2024 Check out the best countries for American expats, according to CNN Travel. Alexandra Banner, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for expat 

Word History

First Known Use

1962, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of expat was in 1962

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“Expat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/expat. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.

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