Why is it called expatriate?

‘Expatriate’ originates from the Latin words ‘ex’ (‘outside of’) and ‘patria’ (one’s country). It was initially defined as anyone who left their country or was exiled from it. During the European colonial period, ‘expatriates’ referred to colonial officers who travelled to overseas colonies.

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