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diaspora

1 of 1noun
/daɪˈæspərə/
Forms:diasporas
1

the dispersion or scattering of a community or ethnic group from their ancestral or original homeland

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  • The African diaspora encompasses the global dispersion of people of African descent, resulting from historical events such as the transatlantic slave trade.
  • The Greek diaspora has been shaped by historical migrations and events, resulting in the presence of Greek communities in many countries.
  • Economic migration and globalization have played pivotal roles in shaping the Indian diaspora, with people of Indian origin contributing significantly to the multicultural fabric of different countries.
  • Rooted in historical challenges, the Irish diaspora highlights the tenacity of Irish identity and traditions, which continue to thrive in diasporic communities.
  • Born out of displacement and persecution, the Assyrian diaspora attests to the resilience of Assyrian culture, maintained by communities dispersed across different continents.
2

the scattering of a people from their original homeland, historically referring to the Jews exiled from Jerusalem after 587–586 BC and their communities abroad

  • The Jewish diaspora spread across the Middle East and Europe after the Babylonian exile.
  • The Irish diaspora has influenced politics and culture in the United States.
  • Economic hardship led to a diaspora of workers seeking opportunities abroad.
  • Scholars study the African diaspora to understand cultural and historical connections worldwide.
  • The Armenian diaspora spread across Europe and the Middle East after the genocide.
3

Jewish communities living outside Palestine or modern Israel

  • The Jewish diaspora today numbers millions worldwide.
  • The diaspora contributed to international trade and scholarship.
  • Jewish diaspora communities preserve languages such as Yiddish and Ladino.
  • Political debates often involve the interests of the diaspora.
  • Members of the diaspora maintain cultural and religious networks.