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emigrate vs expatriate

expatriate vs emigrate

emigrate is not a noun while expatriate is a noun.

emigrate and expatriate both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
emigrate No No Yes No
expatriate Yes No Yes No
As verbs, expatriate is a hyponym of emigrate; that is, expatriate is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than emigrate:
  • emigrate: leave one's country of residence for a new one
  • expatriate: move away from one's native country and adopt a new residence abroad
emigrate (noun) expatriate (noun)
a person who is voluntarily absent from home or country
emigrate (verb) expatriate (verb)
leave one's country of residence for a new one move away from one's native country and adopt a new residence abroad
expel from a country
Difference between emigrate and expatriate

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