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

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Recent Examples of expat As a result, new developments are going up to meet the expat demand. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 19 Dec. 2024 Rincón—a hub for US expats and surfing enthusiasts on the west coast—is home to a growing local craft beer scene. Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Dec. 2024 An American expat living in London has shared her shock after attending her first ever British office Christmas party. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024 It’s also considered one of the hardest places to make friends and settle in as an expat. Chloé Skye Weiser, Contributor, CNBC, 26 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for expat 

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“Expat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expat. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.

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