expatriate

[ɪksˈpætriət]

expatriate Definition

• 1. a person who lives outside their native country
• 2. to banish (a person) from his or her native country

Using expatriate: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "expatriate" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  As an expatriate, he found it difficult to adjust to the new culture.

• Example

  She was expatriated for her political views.

• Example

  Many expatriates work in the oil industry.

• Example

  The company sent him abroad as an expatriate.

expatriate Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for expatriate

• emigrant
• immigrant
• migrant
• refugee
• exile

Antonyms for expatriate

• native
• citizen

Idioms Using expatriate

• an expat

  a shortened form of 'expatriate', used informally to refer to someone who lives outside their native country

  Example

  I met some expats at the bar last night.

• to live like an expat

  to live a lifestyle similar to that of an expatriate, often implying a luxurious or carefree lifestyle

  Example

  After winning the lottery, they decided to live like expats and travel the world.

• expat bubble

  a situation where expatriates tend to socialize only with other expatriates and do not integrate into the local community

  Example

  Living in the expat bubble can be comfortable, but it also limits your exposure to the local culture.

Phrases with expatriate

• expatriate package

  a compensation package offered by companies to employees who are sent to work abroad

  Example

  The expatriate package includes housing, transportation, and a higher salary.

• expatriate tax

  a tax levied on citizens who live abroad and earn income in their home country

  Example

  He had to pay expatriate tax on his income earned overseas.

• expatriate community

  a group of people from the same country who live abroad

  Example

  The expatriate community in this city is very active and supportive.

Origins of expatriate

from Medieval Latin 'expatriatus', meaning 'banished'

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Summary: expatriate in Brief

The term 'expatriate' [ɪksˈpætriət] refers to a person who lives outside their native country. It can also mean to banish a person from their native country. The word is used as both a noun and a verb. Examples include 'Many expatriates work in the oil industry' and 'She was expatriated for her political views.' Phrases include 'expatriate package,' 'expatriate tax,' and 'expatriate community.' Idioms include 'an expat,' 'to live like an expat,' and 'expat bubble.'