<![CDATA[something I've always wondered about is why the word 'expat' exists.]]>something I've always wondered about is why the word 'expat' exists.

in general i've operated on the assumption that it is mainly used by people who are uncomfortable with/opposed to the notion of considering themselves an immigrant or something of that sort, which seems a bit weird

I guess the fact that I've mostly heard it used by 'american expats' plays a part in that assumption. just seems a bit cringe imo.

or am I totally off base here? legit question

]]>https://board.circlewithadot.net/topic/d68a519b-5b60-4f4c-8d18-d113d340297e/something-i-ve-always-wondered-about-is-why-the-word-expat-exists.RSS for NodeFri, 15 May 2026 05:50:48 GMTTue, 12 May 2026 14:57:00 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to something I've always wondered about is why the word 'expat' exists. on Tue, 12 May 2026 15:01:25 GMT]]>@Chel It's supposed to mean someone who's only in another country temporarily, but it's often just used by white people who don't see themselves as "filthy immigrants". My partner and I both call ourselves immigrants because we intend to stay.

]]>https://board.circlewithadot.net/post/https://meow.social/users/robinsyl/statuses/116562204116558740https://board.circlewithadot.net/post/https://meow.social/users/robinsyl/statuses/116562204116558740Tue, 12 May 2026 15:01:25 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to something I've always wondered about is why the word 'expat' exists. on Tue, 12 May 2026 15:00:24 GMT]]>@Chel often worse!

]]>https://board.circlewithadot.net/post/https://girlcock.club/users/unworthyBeatrix/statuses/116562200108115363https://board.circlewithadot.net/post/https://girlcock.club/users/unworthyBeatrix/statuses/116562200108115363Tue, 12 May 2026 15:00:24 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to something I've always wondered about is why the word 'expat' exists. on Tue, 12 May 2026 14:58:57 GMT]]>@unworthyBeatrix so... jackasses?

]]>https://board.circlewithadot.net/post/https://plush.city/users/Chel/statuses/116562194404482909https://board.circlewithadot.net/post/https://plush.city/users/Chel/statuses/116562194404482909Tue, 12 May 2026 14:58:57 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to something I've always wondered about is why the word 'expat' exists. on Tue, 12 May 2026 14:58:36 GMT]]>@Chel No you're right. It's exactly a word for "immigrant" for people who don't want to admit that they are immigrants.

]]>https://board.circlewithadot.net/post/https://girlcock.club/users/unworthyBeatrix/statuses/116562193084758083https://board.circlewithadot.net/post/https://girlcock.club/users/unworthyBeatrix/statuses/116562193084758083Tue, 12 May 2026 14:58:36 GMT