We are both!!! Ex-pats, as in from our country of origin, and immigrants, as in now in another country.
Posted: Tue Aug 2, 2022 6:41am
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Posted: Tue Aug 2, 2022 10:33am
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Expatriate: someone who lives outside of their native country. Immigrant: someone who comes to live permanently in another country
Posted: Tue Aug 2, 2022 5:57pm
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Kevman wrote on Mon Aug 1, 2022 5:09pm:
I think we are very lucky to be able to speak the international go to language. Many Walha’s from many countries speak it too.
Until it’s Mandarin Chinese lol. We are so fortunate, as most of us wouldn’t manage another language. We are probably the laziest nation in the World in that regard. So, quite Lucky really , considering there are Brits who demand that immigrants to the U.K. speak English ! LOL
Posted: Tue Aug 2, 2022 5:59pm
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Fredp77 wrote on Mon Aug 1, 2022 3:22pm:
Well seeing as us English are apparently more superior as you put it, maybe we should be referred to as Ex-pats where as you Welsh should may be considered as immigrants? ;)
I think that’s an ignorant comment actually
Posted: Tue Aug 2, 2022 7:27pm
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Jeff22 wrote on Mon Aug 1, 2022 3:52pm:
'Expatriate' originates from the Latin words 'ex' ('outside of') and 'patria' (one's country). It was initially defined as anyone who left their country or was exiled from it. During the European colonial period, 'expatriates' referred to colonial officers who travelled to overseas colonies.
immigrant meaning "a person who comes to live permanently in a foreign country"
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The English name for Wales originates from the Germanic word Walha, meaning "stranger" or "foreigner"
Being a fat bloke the only thing I hate to be called is "Late for dinner"
So it’s Immigrants then, sorted, LOL
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Posted: Tue Aug 2, 2022 7:32pm
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I would have thought that was obvious to anyone with a knowledge of vocabulary.
Stephanie86 wrote on Tue Aug 2, 2022 7:32pm:
I would have thought that was obvious to anyone with a knowledge of vocabulary.
So can we assume this ridiculous thread concluded then?
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Posted: Tue Aug 2, 2022 7:40pm
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If only……. PLEASE
Posted: Tue Aug 2, 2022 8:00pm
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Paul59 wrote on Mon Aug 1, 2022 12:50am:
It just really annoys me ...maybe it's because I'm Welsh and not English . The English have always in my humble opinion considered themselves to be somewhat superior to everyone else.
I suppose it's the racist angle that I don't agree with.
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Many like myself I have to say do not speak Spanish because we expect the locals to speak English.
Can you consider for a moment the abuse and criticism that many people who choose to live in the UK from overseas have to contend with if they don't speak English.
We from the UK who live in Spain are immigrants who just like to dress up the fact and call themselves ex pat's. It's such an inoffensive and flowery term and that's why I'm not surprised that so many people choose to use it.
Sorry Paul , there are no stupid questions, only stupid answers as you got, that was embarrassing , I thought your question was fine, the ignorant way you were treated says it all. They , the little group don’t even realise how they sound! Yes, they do think they are “still “ superior on the World stage , a throw back to Great Britain sadly.lol. They are a minority in Spain . They will Never understand your meaning but I do, being a Scot, 😂. I am praying the whole of the U.K. have a vote on Scotlands independence, I’ve just written the same to Nicola (leader SNP) and Lorna (leader The Greens) here’s hoping haha.🏴
Posted: Tue Aug 2, 2022 8:00pm
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Stephanie86 wrote on Tue Aug 2, 2022 7:40pm:
If only……. PLEASE
HAHA
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