expat
noun
an expatriate.
expats
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pluralof expat.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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We have written extensively about the topic here at MarketWatch, and are ourselves expats who have lived in Cuenca, Ecuador, for over 16 years.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 22, 2026
Ministers are seeking to put a £100,000 annual cap on donations from British expats, backdated to 25 March 2026.
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026
In the 1930s and 1940s, postrevolutionary Mexico emerged as both an incubator of modern art and haven for European refugees, political exiles and other expats.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026
Some expats navigate this hurdle by using the address of a family member or power of attorney.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 2, 2026
I started by reaching out to some of his old connections, German expats in Johannesburg, a woman who used to date one of his friends who knew somebody who knew the last place he stayed.
From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah
