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Definition overstayer in British English

overstayer noun

noun
1

someone who stays in a place longer than they should, especially someone who stays in a country after their permission has expired

Example

If you come to the UK but stay after your permission has run out, then you will be an overstayer and the Home Office may try to remove you from the UK.

Definition overstayer in British English