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expat

Expat (noun) means an expatriate; a person temporarily residing in a foreign nation, often for an occupation, training, or education.

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An expatriate; a person temporarily residing in a foreign nation, often for an occupation, training, or education.
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Etymology

Clipping of expatriate.

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"expat" (noun) means an expatriate; a person temporarily residing in a foreign nation, often for an occupation, training, or education.

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