verb
- present participle of expatriate: renouncing one’s citizenship or allegiance to one’s native country
- present participle of expatriate: banishing or exiling someone from their native country
Usage: formal; legal context
Usage: formal; often passive
Examples
- He is expatriating himself to avoid military service.
- The government is expatriating citizens who joined enemy forces.
- She considered expatriating after the political upheaval.
- The court ordered expatriating the convicted traitor.
- Many wealthy individuals are expatriating for tax reasons.
- The process of expatriating requires extensive legal documentation.