How does an expat differ from an immigrant?

Sir, - Reading Paul Delaney’s letter (Letters, February 16th), in which he queries the reason for a discrepancy between “undocumented Irish” and “illegal immigrants”, I’m reminded of a similar comparison. The use of “expat” versus “immigrant”.

I think a similar reason for the two discrepancies exists. One group is associated with Caucasians thinking themselves as better or exceptional compared to other immigrants (legal or otherwise). Yours, etc,

PAUL LAVIN,

Kilmainham,

RM Block

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