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Meaning of the word expatriate in English

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expatriate

US /ekˈspeɪ.tri.ət/
UK /ekˈspeɪ.tri.ət/
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Noun

1.

a person who lives outside their native country

Example:
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Many expatriates choose to retire in warmer climates.
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The company offers support services for its expatriate employees.
Synonym:
émigrémigrantsettlersojourneralien

Verb

1.

to send (a person or oneself) into exile

Example:
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He was expatriated for his political views.
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Many artists expatriated themselves during the war.
Synonym:
banishdeportexileoustrepatriate

Adjective

1.

living in a foreign country

Example:
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She enjoys her expatriate life in Paris.
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The expatriate community organized a cultural festival.
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