Synonyms for

Expat

Verb / ˈeˈkspæt / Another word for expat — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a person who lives outside their native country

Synonyms & similar words

expatriate exile emigrant immigrant migrant outsider foreigner non-native alien transplant colonist settler émigré outlander refugee DP exile fugitive runaway escapee

Example sentences

  1. My aunt is an expat living in Canada.
  2. The company sent him abroad as an expat.
  3. Many expats enjoy learning about new cultures.
  4. As an expat, it can be difficult to adjust to a new country.
  5. My neighbor is an expat from Spain.

Quotes

  • "I'm an expat and I've lived in Paris since 1995." - Julie Delpy
  • "Being an expat is like eating cake and having it: you have the adventure of living in a foreign country but you can still watch English TV!" - Rachel Weisz
  • "I love being an expat in New York." - Sienna Miller

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