expatriate
UK: /eksˈpætrieɪt/ | US: /eksˈpeɪtrieɪt/
n. a person who lives outside their native country
vt. to send someone into exile; to withdraw from one’s native country
adj. residing in a foreign country
expatriate = ex<out of> + patri<fatherland> + ate<verb suffix>
- ex<out of>: Latin prefix meaning "out of" or "away from."
- patri<fatherland>: Derived from Latin patria (native land), from pater (father).
- ate<verb suffix>: A suffix forming verbs, often indicating an action or process.
Etymology Origin:
The word expatriate originates from Latin expatriare ("to leave one’s country"), combining ex- (out) and patria (homeland). It reflects the idea of leaving one’s "fatherland" (patria), historically tied to paternal lineage and national identity. Over time, it evolved to describe voluntary emigration (modern expats) or forced exile (historical usage).
Many expatriates work in Dubai for tax-free salaries.
The government expatriated the dissident for political reasons.
She enjoys her expatriate life in Japan.
The company offers support for expatriate employees.
He was expatriated after refusing military service.