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expatriate vs expat

expat vs expatriate

expatriate and expat both are nouns.

expatriate is a verb but expat is not a verb.

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

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