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Expatriate

Verb / eˈkspeɪtri:ˌeɪt / / eˈkspeɪtri:ʌt / Another word for expatriate — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Expatriate refers to a person who is living outside their native country.

Synonyms & similar words

deport expat exile repatriate emigrant immigrant migrant refugee exile outlander outsider alien foreigner non-native evacuee fugitive runaway castaway deportee

Example sentences

  1. The expatriate was excited to visit their home country after many years away.
  2. My neighbor is an expatriate from France who speaks fluent French.
  3. He was forced to expatriate due to political unrest in his home country.

Quotes

  • 'The expatriate is a lonely person, an insignificant person. He is an invisible man.' - George Mikes
  • 'The expatriate is simply a victim of circumstance. He finds himself in a country where he cannot speak the language or understand the customs.' - Truman Capote
  • 'The expatriate often sees things more clearly and from a different perspective than the native.' - Jimmy Carter

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