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Expat

Definition:

An expat, short for expatriate, refers to a person who lives temporarily or permanently outside their native country.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun - Global Usage

An expat is an individual who resides in a different country than their place of birth or citizenship. Expats often relocate for work, personal, or retirement reasons.

Example sentence: Many expats in Singapore enjoy the vibrant multicultural cityscape.

Sense 2:

Adjective - Popular Usage

Expats often refers to things or experiences related to or favored by expatriates.

Example sentence: The expat community in the city organizes regular social events.

Sense 3:

Noun - Local Usage

In some countries, particularly those with a high population of immigrants, locals use expat to describe fellow residents from foreign countries.

Example sentence: As an expat living in Dubai, she quickly adapted to the local customs and traditions.