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expat vs expatriate

expatriate vs expat

expat and expatriate both are nouns.

expat is not a verb while expatriate is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
expat Yes No No No
expatriate Yes No Yes No
As nouns, expat and expatriate are synonyms defined as:
  • expat and expatriate: a person who is voluntarily absent from home or country
Other synonyms of expat include exile.
expat (noun) expatriate (noun)
a person who is voluntarily absent from home or country a person who is voluntarily absent from home or country
expat (verb) expatriate (verb)
move away from one's native country and adopt a new residence abroad
expel from a country
Difference between expat and expatriate

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