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Expats = moving there temporarily, either on assignment or retirement. Immigrants = moving there to settle down permanently, eventually naturalizing. You can
by wenc 4y ago
Expats = moving there temporarily, either on assignment or retirement.
Immigrants = moving there to settle down permanently, eventually naturalizing.
You can start off being an expat and turn into an immigrant.
- Dudeman112 4y agoSemantic drift is a thing. Expat hasn't really been used with that meaning lately. Same as third/first world countries, gay or terrific.