C1nounformalworksociety
US/ekˈspeɪ.tri.ət/
UK/eksˈpæt.ri.ət/
a person who lives in a country that is not their own, often for work
In context
Many expatriates in Singapore work for international banks and tech firms.
The company pays for housing and schooling for its expatriate staff.
As an expatriate, she misses her family during the holidays.
Words that go with expatriate
noun + noun
- expatriate communityThe expatriate community organizes a picnic every summer.
- expatriate workerEach expatriate worker receives a relocation bonus.
- expatriate staffExpatriate staff must renew their visas yearly.
- expatriate packageThe expatriate package includes a housing allowance.
adjective + noun
- British expatriateA British expatriate runs the cafe on the corner.