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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 That’s despite the UAE revoking visas or residency permits for some Iranian expats during the conflict. — Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026 The expat couple still lived a life of relative comfort, staying in a five-star hotel apartment at a Radisson in the city. — Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 15 Oct. 2026 The study does not factor in the quality nor cost of public healthcare options in these countries (which are not always available to expats, especially for temporary residents who don't pay local taxes). — Brittany Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Oct. 2026 The ultimate package holiday destination, its name was once synonymous with mass tourism, cheap deals and expats seeking sun. — Siobhan Grogan, TheWeek, 12 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for expat

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refugee

Noun

Migrant-rights, refugee-support, human-rights or antiracist organization.

— Asra Q. Nomani, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026
And it is inspired by the real experiences of her refugee parents.

— Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2026

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