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Definition of “expat

expat (ˌɛksˈpætPronunciation for expat

Definitions

noun adjective

  1. informal short for expatriate

Usage examples

  • She mentioned that she'd done well working in property in San Diego, I told her a bit about my expat life in Hong Kong.
    Harris, Elizabeth, Time of the Wolf (1994)
  • Countries like the US, the UK, and Australia may be calling their diplomats back home, but expat corporate warriors are staying put.
    Business Today (2002)
  • Personal security is high on the mind of every expat living in Jakarta," he said.
    New Zealand Herald (2003)
  • Maybe it was the fact that seemingly all of Australasia's laid-back expat communities had come to Japan to watch the tournament.
    Times, Sunday Times (2002)

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