Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.
While it is undeniable that I have enjoyed living as ______________ in the States, I would like to return home now.

Correct option is C

The correct option to fill in the blank is (c) an expatriate.
Explanation: An expatriate (often shortened to expat) is a person who lives outside their native country, especially for work or lifestyle. (विदेश में रहने वाला व्यक्ति)
Example: He lived as an expatriate in Japan for nearly a decade.
Explain why other options are incorrect:
· (a) a depatriate: Not a valid word in English usage (अमान्य शब्द)
· (b) a repatriate: Someone who has returned to their homeland. (वापसी करने वाला व्यक्ति)
· (d) a patriate: Not a standard English word; rarely used. (अमान्य शब्द)