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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Kelsey’s view Kuwait offers the most dramatic example of the tensions facing expat workers and their employers in Gulf countries as the US-Israeli war on Iran continues. Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 12 Mar. 2026 On Instagram, a reality-TV expat couple looks to be living their best South Florida lives, hanging at The Breakers in Palm Beach, dining in Miami’s Design District and shopping at Brickell City Centre. Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2026 In recent years, Bansko, a small ski resort town at the foot of Pirin Mountain, has emerged as an international expat hub, offering endless mountain views and proximity to some of northern Greece's best beaches. Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 11 Mar. 2026 That is what has inspired the optimism among the expat Venezuelans. Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 11 Mar. 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 18 Mar. 2026.

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