Definition

The condition of living outside one's native country, often for work or personal reasons.

Example

Many people choose expatriatism to explore new cultures and opportunities abroad.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about expatriatism and what it means?

Yeah, I think it's about living outside your home country, right?

Exactly! It can be an exciting experience for many people.

Totally, but I wonder how it affects their sense of identity.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Expatriatism → It is formed from "ex-" (meaning out of or away from) and "patria" (from Latin, meaning homeland or fatherland) and the suffix "-ism" (indicating a practice or philosophy). The term refers to the practice or philosophy of living outside one's homeland.

Memory Tip

Think of 'ex-' meaning 'out of' and 'patria' meaning 'homeland' — expatriatism is about being out of your homeland.

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