English · Culture & Society
diaspora
/daɪˈæs.pər.ə/
[/daɪˈæs.pər.ə/]
scattered people abroad
Advancednoun
Definition
A large group of people from one homeland who live scattered in other countries. It also means the dispersal itself.
Example
The Irish diaspora carried music, stories, and traditions to cities across the world.
The Irish diaspora carried music, stories, and traditions to cities across the world.
Etymology
From Greek 'diaspora' (a scattering), from 'diaspeirein', from 'dia-' (across) and 'speirein' (to sow).
How & Where It’s Used
Used in history, sociology, and cultural studies.