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expatriates

 

[ ˌɛkˈspeɪtriət ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

living abroad

Expatriates are individuals who reside in a country different from their native country. They often move to another country for work opportunities, better quality of life, or personal reasons. Expatriates may face challenges such as cultural differences, language barriers, and homesickness.

Synonyms

foreigner, immigrant, migrant

Examples of usage

  • Many expatriates in Dubai work in the finance industry.
  • Expatriates often form communities to support each other in their new country.
Context #2 | Noun

corporate context

In the corporate world, expatriates are employees sent by their company to work in a different country for a specific period. These expatriates usually receive additional benefits such as housing allowances, language training, and cultural orientation.

Synonyms

ambassador, assignee, delegate

Examples of usage

  • The company sent several expatriates to set up the new branch in Japan.
  • Expatriates are often chosen for their expertise in specific markets.

Translations

Translations of the word "expatriates" in other languages:

🇵🇹 expatriados

🇮🇳 प्रवासी

🇩🇪 Auswanderer

🇮🇩 ekspatriat

🇺🇦 експатріанти

🇵🇱 emigranci

🇯🇵 海外在住者

🇫🇷 expatriés

🇪🇸 expatriados

🇹🇷 gurbetçiler

🇰🇷 외국 거주자

🇸🇦 مغتربون

🇨🇿 expatrianti

🇸🇰 expatrianti

🇨🇳 外籍人士

🇸🇮 izseljenci

🇮🇸 útgerðarmenn

🇰🇿 шетелдіктер

🇬🇪 ემიგრანტები

🇦🇿 mühacirlər

🇲🇽 expatriados

Word origin

The term 'expatriate' originated from the Latin word 'expatriatus', which means 'banished'. Over time, the meaning evolved to refer to individuals voluntarily living abroad. The concept of expatriates has been prevalent throughout history, with people moving to different countries for various reasons such as trade, exploration, and colonization.

See also: expatriation.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,639, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.