Definition

A person who lives outside their native country, often for work or study.

Example

Many expats enjoy exploring the local culture and meeting new people.

Conversation

Have you met any interesting expats since moving here?

Yeah, I met a few at the local coffee shop last week.

That's cool! It's always nice to connect with other expats.

Absolutely, they have such diverse stories to share.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Expat → The word 'expat' is derived from 'expatriate', which comes from the Latin 'ex-' (meaning out of) and 'patria' (meaning homeland or country). An expat is someone who has moved out of their homeland to live in another country.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who has moved 'out of' ('ex-') their 'homeland' ('patria') — that's why an expat is someone living outside their home country.

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