expatriation
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/ɛkˌspeɪtriˈeɪʃən/
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/ɛksˌpætriˈeɪʃən/
(expatriate)
living abroad
Etymology
Etymology Information
'expatriation' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'expatriare,' where 'ex-' meant 'out of' and 'patria' meant 'native country.'
Historical Evolution
'expatriare' transformed into the French word 'expatrier,' and eventually became the modern English word 'expatriate' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to banish from one's country,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'voluntarily leaving one's country to live elsewhere.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of leaving one's native country to live elsewhere.
His expatriation was a result of political unrest.
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Last updated: 2025/02/02 17:06