expat

noun

ex·​pat ˈeks-ˌpat How to pronounce expat (audio)
Synonyms of expatnext
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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The city has several modern private hospitals that routinely serve international patients, accept a wide range of global insurance plans, and are experienced in working with American expats on billing and care coordination. Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026 Ryan Gosling plays an American expat in Bangkok who gets in over his head with some local gangsters. Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026 In 2024, 4,819 Americans gave up their citizenship, according to Bambridge Accountants New York that specializes in expat taxes. Medora Lee, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026 Hundreds of years later, French and Italian expats settled in the town, turning the once-rustic fishing village with little infrastructure into a popular destination for Europeans seeking Caribbean scenery without resort dominance along the coastline, according to International Living. Dana Sauchelli, Travel + Leisure, 22 Jan. 2026 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 1 Feb. 2026.

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