Expatriates
Noun
UK
/eksËpĂŚ.tri.Ét/
US
/eksËpeÉŞ.tri.Ét/
Level: Easy - A1 (Beginner)
Definition
People living in a country that is not their home country.
Example
"The city has many expatriates."
"Many expatriates live in Dubai for work and enjoy the international lifestyle."
"She met other expatriates who helped her feel at home in a new country."
Explanation
Expatriates (often called expats) are people who live outside their native country, usually for work, study, or lifestyle reasons. They leave their home country to live in another one, sometimes for a short time, sometimes forever. It doesnât always mean giving up citizenshipâit just means living abroad.