Hvad betyder expat?

En expat, forkortelse for expatriate, refererer til en person som midlertidig eller permanent bor i et annet land enn sitt eget, vanligvis i forbindelse med arbeid eller studier. Expats lever ofte en internasjonal livsstil og tilpasser seg en ny kultur og samfunnsliv.

Sætninger med expats

  • Being an expat in a new country can be both exciting and challenging.
  • Many expats struggle with homesickness and cultural differences.
  • Expats often form close bonds with other expats in their community.
  • Learning the local language is important for expats to fully integrate into society.
  • Expats may face legal obstacles in obtaining residency or work permits.
  • Expats often miss their favorite foods from their home country.
  • Some expats choose to live in expat-friendly neighborhoods for a sense of familiarity.
  • Expats contribute to the cultural diversity of their new home country.
  • Expats share stories of their adventures and misadventures in a foreign land.
  • Expats may experience reverse culture shock when returning to their home country.
  • Expats are often hired by multinational companies for their specialized skills.
  • Expats may choose to volunteer in the local community to give back.
  • Expats celebrate holidays and traditions from their home country while embracing new customs.
  • Expats create a support network for each other, offering advice and assistance.
  • Many expats find that living abroad is a life-changing experience that shapes their worldview.

Ord med samme betydning

  • Exile
  • Emigrant
  • Immigrant
  • Foreign resident
  • Overseas resident

Ord med omvendt betydning

  • Foreign resident
  • Immigrant
  • Outsider
  • Alien
  • Transplant
  • Settler
  • Non-native
  • Stranger
  • Guest worker
  • Overseas resident

Oprindelse

Ordet expat er en forkortelse af expatriate, som stammer fra det latinske ord expatriatus, der betyder at forlade sit fædreland eller at leve uden for sit fædreland. Etymologisk set refererer expat til en person, der midlertidigt eller permanent bor uden for sit oprindelige land.