diaspora — the dispersion or spread of people from their original homeland
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the dispersion or spread of people from their original homeland
Pronunciation (IPA): /daɪˈæspərə/
Example Sentences
- K-pop has created a Korean cultural diaspora with fans worldwide learning Korean.
- The Irish diaspora maintains strong connections to their homeland through cultural festivals.
- Social media helps diaspora communities stay connected despite being scattered across continents.
diaspora
NOUN[/daɪˈæspərə/]
the dispersion or spread of people from their original homeland
A diaspora family scattered across continents maintaining emotional bonds
Though diaspora spreads us far and wide, memory's light and cultural bridges serve as our guide, connecting hearts across the worldwide tide.
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Origin
From Greek 'diaspora' (διασπορά), derived from 'dia-' (through, across) and 'speirein' (to scatter or sow). The term was used in the Septuagint (Greek translation of Hebrew Bible) to describe the scattering of Jewish people.
Breakdown
dia- (through, across) + spor- (scatter, sow) + -a (noun ending) = diaspora (scattering of people)
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📝Examples
“K-pop has created a Korean cultural diaspora with fans worldwide learning Korean.”
“The Irish diaspora maintains strong connections to their homeland through cultural festivals.”
“Social media helps diaspora communities stay connected despite being scattered across continents.”
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