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expat Synonyms

Another word for expat

Choosing another word for expat depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A person who lives outside their native country, often temporarily for work or retirement.

Usage Example

"As an American expatriate living in Tokyo, she quickly adapted to the local public transit system."

Strongest
expatriate
Strong
emigrant
emigre
non-resident
migrant
Weak
exile

• adjective (Context 2)

Relating to or denoting a person or community living outside their native country.

Usage Example

"The city boasts a vibrant expatriate community with numerous international schools and cultural clubs."

Strongest
expatriate
Strong
non-resident
emigre
Weak
migrant

Opposites of expat

The opposite of expat shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

native
domestic
citizen
national
local
repatriate
indigenous
See all opposites of expat

• Nearby Words

expansive
expansively
expansiveness
expat
expatriate
expect
expectable

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Expat. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/expat
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