expatriate

UK
/ɛkˈspætrɪət/
US
/ɛkˈspeɪtriət/

Translations

expatriatenoun
expatriates
pl
UK
/ɪkˈspætriət/
US
/ɪkˈspeɪtriət/
expatriéS’emploie aussi au féminin : expatriée.
As an expatriate, she found it challenging to adapt to the cultural differences in her new home.
En tant qu’expatriée, elle a eu du mal à s’adapter aux différences culturelles de son nouveau pays.
expatriateverb
expatriated
Past Simple
expatriated
Past Participle
expatriating
Gerund
UK
/ɪkˈspætriət/
US
/ɪkˈspeɪtriət/
expatrierVerbe surtout employé dans un contexte politique ou administratif.
The government decided to expatriate the dissident to prevent further unrest.
Le gouvernement a décidé d’expatrier le dissident pour éviter de nouveaux troubles.
expatriateadjective
more expatriate
Comp.
most expatriate
Super.
UK
/ɛkˈspætrɪət/
US
/ɛkˈspeɪtriət/
expatriéS’emploie aussi au féminin : expatriée.
She joined an expatriate community in Spain to enjoy the warm climate and vibrant culture.
Elle a rejoint une communauté d’expatriés en Espagne pour profiter du climat chaud et de la culture dynamique.

Definitions

expatriatenoun
A person who lives outside their native country.
As an expatriate, she found it challenging to adapt to the cultural differences in her new home.
expatriateverb
To send someone out of their native country, typically for political reasons.
The government decided to expatriate the dissident to prevent further unrest.
To withdraw oneself from residence in or allegiance to one's native country.
After the political turmoil, she chose to expatriate and live in a more stable country.
expatriateadjective
Living in a foreign country, especially for a prolonged period.
She joined an expatriate community in Spain to enjoy the warm climate and vibrant culture.
Relating to or characteristic of people living outside their native country.
The company offers tax advice for its expatriate staff.