[jandrewrogers]

The terms "expat" and "immigrant" are not synonyms. There is a material semantic distinction in American English.

Most Americans that live overseas tend to be expats rather than immigrants. Those two terms don't convey the same meaning.

[rbtprograms]

whatever makes Americans feel better about being immigrants or migrant workers is fine by me

[whatshisface]

Expats have to pay taxes in their home country. The US is very difficult to temporarily not be in.

[AlexeyBelov]

It's not fine by you, since you brought attention to it.

[kelvinjps10]

a person who temporarily or permanently lives and works in a country other than their native country. I mean, some Mexicans and other latin americans go to the US to make money and buy a home back in their countries. And still by they're not called expats?

[schnitzelstoat]

For me, expat implies a temporary stay, often tied to your job.