Comment on Why is the word "expat" a thing?

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shalafi@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago

Solid explanation. I’d only add that I see the word in fiction used to describe Europeans and Americans as expats if they’ve been overseas for years and not even working. Seems to be people who eventually mean to return home.

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