noun

expat

expat, expatriate

Many British expats live in Spain.

Many British expats live in Spain.

He's an expat working in Dubai.

He's an expat working in Dubai.

((noun)) a person who lives outside their native country Many British expats live in Spain.

Synonyms: expatriate, émigré; Antonyms: native, citizen

Short for 'expatriate', from Latin 'ex' (out of) + 'patria' (fatherland).

Think 'EX-PATriot', someone living outside their native country.

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