Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
nri
noun
ˈɛnˌɑriːˈaɪ
Definition
Non-Resident Indian; an Indian citizen who resides outside India.
Examples
- The NRI community plays a significant role in India’s economy through remittances.
- As an NRI, she enjoys benefits such as tax exemptions on foreign income.
- He returned to India as an NRI during the summer to visit family.
Meaning
The term ‘NRI’ refers to Indians who have migrated abroad but maintain their Indian citizenship, often for work, education, or permanent settlement.
Synonyms
- Overseas Indian
- Indian expatriate
