Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
expatriate
noun
/ɛkˈspeɪ.tri.ət/
Definition
A person who lives outside their native country.
Examples
- After living in Spain for a decade, she considered herself an expatriate.
- Many expatriates enjoy the international community in their city.
- He was an expatriate writer, finding inspiration abroad.
Meaning
Expatriates often move to another country for work, study, or personal reasons and may eventually take on the culture and lifestyle of their new home.
Synonyms
- Immigrant
- Emigrant
- Non-resident
