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EXPATRIATE

(noun, verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Expatriate.

Expatriate - as a noun

A person who is voluntarily absent from home or country

Example: "American expatriates"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
exileexpat
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
absentee
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Expatriate - as a verb

Expel from a country

Example: "The poet was exiled because he signed a letter protesting the government's actions"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
deportexile
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
repatriate

Move away from one's native country and adopt a new residence abroad

Expatriate - as an adjective

Living outside of one's own country.

Example: "An expatriate rebel force"

Example Sentences

"The expatriate was excited to move back to their home country after living abroad for many years."
"The company hired several expatriates to help establish their new branch overseas."
"My friend has been an expatriate for a few months now, and he loves experiencing different cultures."
"The expatriate community in the city is very diverse and welcoming."
"Many expatriates face challenges when adapting to a new language and customs."
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Word Game Points

Is EXPATRIATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, expatriate is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

EXPATRIATE has a SCRABBLE points total of 19.

Is EXPATRIATE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, expatriate is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
EXPATRIATE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.

Is EXPATRIATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, expatriate is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
EXPATRIATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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