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expats

noun

plural of expat, chiefly British

as in refugees

a person forced to emigrate for political reasons a network of expats in London keeps her from missing the family she left behind

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Recent Examples of expats Commander Graham Gore is a Victorian polar explorer and one of several ‘expats’ from history who are now part of the Ministry’s extraordinary experiment. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 18 Aug. 2026 Diluting the term for expats not only hurts them, but also does a disservice to both the concepts of culture fatigue and culture whiplash. — Liz Guthridge, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026 Dubai’s population has surpassed its prewar level, countering the narrative that the Iran conflict would drive out the city’s expats. — semafor.com, 5 Aug. 2026 Wallet is worth purchasing, especially for customers who are expats or frequently travel internationally. — Catherine Collins, USA Today, 26 July 2026 Ericeira Ericeira has long been a favorite town among American expats. — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 23 July 2026

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refugees

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When refugees from Syria and Rohingya started coming to the United States, Ibrahim said UMMA started coat drives, food boxes for refugees, and offered rental assistance to those who needed a place to live.

— Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026
The number of refugees admitted to the United States during the first 10 months of the fiscal year is on pace to hit its lowest level on record, according to a new analysis.

— Shalina Chatlani, Baltimore Sun, 18 Aug. 2026

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