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expat

noun

ˈeks-ˌpat

Definition of expat

chiefly British

as in refugee

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 expat Come for the food, stay for the culture, and enjoy this favorite among Spanish expats. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Sep. 2026 Public opinion in Israel on overseas voting is split, though polls typically focus on whether expats should be allowed to cast ballots from abroad rather than retain their eligibility to vote if their center of life is elsewhere. — Natasha Mozgovaya, Sun Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2026 At Three Masks, African expats have been throwing down for the title. — Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2026 For many of the expats who make up the UAE’s workforce, the traditional financial safety nets found in parts of Europe are less extensive. — Inzamam Rashid, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for expat

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refugee

Noun

Jamal gained refugee and permanent resident status in Canada years prior.

— Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 5 Oct. 2026
Laotian refugees in the country – verified and registered by the United Nations – have gone missing or been found dead.

— Shibani Mahtani, NPR, 2 Oct. 2026

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