expatriate
ex
ɛk
ek
pat
ˈspeɪt
speit
riate
ˌrieɪt
rieit
British pronunciation
/ɛkspˈatɹɪˌeɪt/

Definition & Meaning of "expatriate"in English

Expatriate
01

a person who lives outside their native country, often by choice, whether for work, lifestyle, or personal reasons

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Examples
She 's a Danish expatriate living in Spain.
The city has a large community of British expatriates.
to expatriate
01

to banish or force an individual to live in another country

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Examples
The authoritarian regime decided to expatriate political dissidents who posed a threat to its authority.
In some cases of espionage, governments may expatriate individuals as a consequence of their actions.
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