expat

noun

ex·​pat ˈeks-ˌpat How to pronounce expat (audio)
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chiefly British
: an expatriate person : expatriate

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a network of expats in London keeps her from missing the family she left behind
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The Best Destinations For Expats In 2026 A third of expats want to stay in Panama forever. — Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 Ciara and former Seahawk Russell Wilson are still going strong, and Fifth Harmony expat Normani is engaged to Pittsburgh Steeler DK Metcalf. — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 28 July 2026 Wallet is worth purchasing, especially for customers who are expats or frequently travel internationally. — Catherine Collins, USA Today, 26 July 2026 Cascais Cascais delivers the perfect blend of calm and community that both younger expats and retirees crave. — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for expat

Word History

First Known Use

1962, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of expat was in 1962

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“Expat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/expat. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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