What is another word for ex-pat?

Pronunciation: [ˈɛkspˈat] (IPA)

Ex-pat, short for expatriate, refers to a person who temporarily or permanently resides in another country other than their native country. The term ex-pat typically applies to professionals, businesspeople, or retirees who have chosen to live abroad for career, lifestyle, or personal reasons. There are various synonyms for ex-pat, including international citizen, global nomad, overseas resident, immigrant, and migrant. These words are often used interchangeably to describe individuals who have left their homeland to live abroad. Regardless of the word used, ex-pats face similar challenges, including language barriers, cultural differences, and adapting to new environments and social cues.

What are the hypernyms for Ex-pat?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Famous quotes with Ex-pat

  • I think we probably will end up in America because he would be giving up much more to come and live here. If you want to work in film, that's really where you have to be. But I'm not sure that being an ex-pat is very good for one's sense of self.
    Emily Mortimer

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