NYT Dictionary

EXPAT

/ˈɛksˌpæt/
NounEX-patex-pat · 2 syllablesGrade 12

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2022, 2025

Meaning

An expatriate; a person temporarily residing in a foreign nation, often for an occupation, training, or education.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

Clipping of expatriate.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

exileexpatriate

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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