Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
expat
noun
ˈɛkspæt
Definition
A person who lives outside their native country.
Examples
- As an expat in Spain, she often missed her family back home.
- Many expats find it challenging to adapt to the local culture.
- The city has a large community of expats from different countries.
Meaning
‘Expat’ is short for expatriate, commonly referring to people who have chosen to move to a different country for various reasons such as work, study, or lifestyle changes.
Synonyms
- expatriate
- emigrant
- migrant
- refugee
