expat

noun

ex·​pat ˈeks-ˌpat How to pronounce expat (audio)
chiefly British
: an expatriate person : expatriate

Examples of expat in a Sentence

a network of expats in London keeps her from missing the family she left behind
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But there are also pockets of Western holidaymakers and some expat regulars. Camilla Wright, semafor.com, 11 July 2025 In the mode of expat escapism, Jessica, who is fond of doing dorky fake Londontown accents, stumbles through various cultural misunderstandings. Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 10 July 2025 But when living abroad, some Black expats say they're seen as simply American, rather than being defined by their skin color. Kamaron McNair Green, CNBC, 8 July 2025 The phenomenon is transforming some of the city’s most beloved neighborhoods into expat enclaves. Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for expat

Word History

First Known Use

1962, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of expat was in 1962

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“Expat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/expat. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.

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