Expat
(noun)
A person who lives in a foreign country, typically one who has permanent residence there.
Origin:
Short for "expatriate" - a person living in a country other than their native country.
Examples:
- She was an expat, living in Paris for over a decade.
- The expat community in Beijing is quite large.
- He became an expat when he got a job in Dubai.
- Many expats find it difficult to adjust to the culture of the host country.
- Expat life can be lonely, as it can be difficult to make new friends.