An expatriate, often shortened to 'expat', is a person temporarily or permanently residing as an immigrant in a country other than their own. The word derives from the Latin terms 'ex' meaning 'out of' and 'patria' meaning 'country' or 'fatherland'. In common usage, the term is often used to describe professionals or skilled workers who are sent abroad by their companies. Expatriation can also refer to exile, denaturalization, or the renunciation of allegiance. The U.S. Expatriation Act of 1868 stated in its preamble that the right of expatriation is a natural and inherent right of all people, which is indispensable to the enjoyment of the rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. During the early years of Nazi Germany, many opponents of the regime were deprived of their citizenship. Prominent figures such as Albert Einstein, Oskar Maria Graf, Willy Brandt, and Thomas Mann were often expatriated, along with their entire families.
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