expat
pronunciation
How to pronounce expat in British English:
UK [ˈekspæt]
How to pronounce expat in American English:
US [ˈekspæt]
Word Origin
- expat (n.)
- 1962, shortening of expatriate (n.).
Example
- 1. Large expat communities now exist in every major city .
- 2. Expat bars heaved seven days a week .
- 3. However , joe expat may not get much of a look-in .
- 4. Ms robinson estimates that 10 per cent of ford 's expat population fall into the latter category .
- 5. Online expat discussion groups in beijing debate the merits of different air purifiers .