expatriate
Translation
expatriate, expat
Examples
He lived as an expatriate for many years.
He lived as an expatriate for many years.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) a person who lives outside their native country He lived as an expatriate for many years.
Similar Words
Synonyms: expat, émigré; Antonyms: native, national
Etymology
From Latin 'ex' (out of) + 'patria' (fatherland). The full form of 'expat'.
Memory Tips
'Ex-' means 'out of' and 'patria' relates to 'fatherland'. Someone out of their fatherland.