der Auslandschweizer
Translation
Swiss person living abroad, Swiss expatriate
Examples
Er ist Auslandschweizer und lebt in Kanada.
He is a Swiss expatriate and lives in Canada.
Viele Auslandschweizer wählen per Brief.
Many Swiss citizens abroad vote by mail.
Grammar Patterns
as a Auslandschweizer as a... As a Auslandschweizer, he must adapt.
Similar Words
Synonyms: expatriate, emigrant
Etymology
From 'Ausland' (abroad) + 'Schweizer' (Swiss person/man). Literally 'abroad-Swiss'.
Memory Tips
The word's components clearly define its meaning: a 'Schweizer' (Swiss person) in a foreign country ('Ausland').