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Definition repat in British English

repat noun

noun
1

someone who has gone to live in their parents' country of origin after growing up in Europe or the US, especially someone who has gone to live in Nigeria

Example

Repats fill the malls and restaurants of Lagos, so here are some tips for anyone who has recently returned from the United States or Europe.

Definition repat in British English