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Meanings of expats in English

Russian
экспатприация
Portuguese
expatriada
Catalan
expatriat
Spanish
expatriada

Individual temporarily or permanently residing in a country other than that of their citizenship.

экспатприация
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Examples for "expat"
Examples for "expat"
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Our expat this week is a New Zealander living in Jakarta, Indonesia.
Radio NZ
2
She had changed into a skirt far more accommodating of expat tastes.
Layover in dubai
3
Within that expat workforce, the potential for career advancement is less certain.
BBC
4
Both shows see Jason working with high profile expat choreographer Ross McCormack.
Radio NZ
5
Our expat today is Mark Smythe who is an LA-based kiwi composer.
Radio NZ
1
Several Gulf countries have a sizeable population of Keralites as expatriate workers.
Reuters
2
It did a roaring trade among expatriate aid workers, diplomats and journalists.
The Irish Times
3
Erdogan typically addresses a mass audience of expatriate Turks when visiting Germany.
Reuters
4
No Australian would expatriate himself by carrying his goods in that fashion.
In the Roaring Fifties
5
The Tigers, too, are renowned for demanding contributions from expatriate business owners.
Reuters
Usage of expats in English
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It said expats were not considered foreign investors under Australia's investment rules.
Radio NZ
2
BBC Capital looked at four of the countries for expats with children.
BBC
3
For expats missing home the report offers statistically sound context and comparison.
The South African
4
The first category of South African expats are of an older generation.
The South African
5
Why is the return of expats so important for South Africa's prospects?
The South African
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As a matter of duty, expats should support and promote the country.
The South African
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Bali, where many expats own a second home, is three hours away.
BBC
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He runs AbuDhabiPaddy.com, an information website for Irish expats in the city.
The Irish Times
9
In 2014, Australia toughened immigration laws on expelling expats convicted of crimes.
Radio NZ
10
It's at this point our hearts go out to our expats abroad.
The South African
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These days it is becoming more than just a club for expats.
BBC
12
I ended up playing touch rugby organised by a bunch of expats.
Radio NZ
13
Read more: The top 100 things expats miss about South Africa.
The South African
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Colombia This South American hotspot feels like home fast, according to many expats.
BBC
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This is significantly longer than expats who choose to stay in other countries.
The South African
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For expats, culturally thematic art remains a treasured reminder of 'home'.
The South African
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Translations for expats
Catalan
expatriat
Expats through the time
Expats across language varieties
South Africa
Common
United Kingdom
Rare
United States of America
Rare