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expatriate vs emigrate

emigrate vs expatriate

expatriate is a noun but emigrate is not a noun.

expatriate and emigrate both are verbs.

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

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