expatriation

/ɪkˌspeɪtriˈeɪʃən/
noun
  1. The act of leaving one's native country to live elsewhere, or being forced to do so.
    • Many companies offer support for employees undergoing expatriation.
    • The writer's expatriation from his homeland was voluntary.
    • Expatriation can be a difficult decision for families with young children.
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