expat
Translation
expat, expatriate
Examples
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.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) a person who lives outside their native country Many British expats live in Spain.
Similar Words
Synonyms: expatriate, émigré; Antonyms: native, citizen
Etymology
Short for 'expatriate', from Latin 'ex' (out of) + 'patria' (fatherland).
Memory Tips
Think 'EX-PATriot', someone living outside their native country.