expatriate
Translation
expatriate, expat
Examples
He lived as an expatriate for many years.
He lived as an expatriate for many years.
Grammar Patterns
((an expatriate)) from (a country) a person from a country living abroad He is a British expatriate from the UK.
Similar Words
Synonyms: emigrant, émigré; Antonyms: citizen, national
Etymology
From Latin 'ex-' (out of) and 'patria' (fatherland). Literally means 'out of the fatherland'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'ex-' (out) + 'patriate' (from 'patria', fatherland). Someone living outside their home country.