English Explanatory Dictionary

expat

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An expatriate; a person temporarily residing in a foreign nation, often for an occupation, training, or education.

Pronunciation

/ˈɛksˌpæt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-expat.wav LL-Q1860 (eng)-Wodencafe-expat.wav

Word forms

expat expats ex-pat

Etymology

Clipping of expatriate.

Derived words

lovepat Mexpat rex-pat sexpat Texpat
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