Expatriate, or more colloquially known as 'expat', refers to an individual who resides in a foreign country. The term specifically refers to persons who have left their home country to work or live abroad, often for an extended period of time. Synonyms for the word expat include exile, emigrant, migrant, foreigner, or overseas worker. These words are all used to describe individuals who are residing in a country that is not their own. While the term expat is the most commonly used description for those living and working overseas, the other synonyms are often used interchangeably to describe the same demographic.