Why do Brits and Americans have a special term instead of just using Immigrant?

    • GBU_28@lemm.ee
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      1 month ago

      I’ve seen that term used for folks who go to a place seeking work in a large industry that will just accept all comers in the right season. An expat is sent on appointment, same company, different country, fixed time duration.

      Perception is absolutely a thing though, I expect expats or similar wouldn’t describe themselves as migrant workers.