Diaspora

Dispersion of a people from their original homeland.

Jewish Diaspora

The Diaspora refers to the dispersion of any people from their original homeland. It is often used in reference to the dispersal of Jews from ancient Israel.

Pronunciation

/dɪˈspɔːrə/

Etymology

It comes from the Greek word diasporá, meaning 'dispersion' or 'scattering'.

Explain Like I’m 5

Diaspora means when people from a particular group move away to live in different places, like how many Armenians moved around the world after leaving Armenia.

Fun Facts

The term 'diaspora' originally referred to the scattering of Jews from Judea
Many diasporas have maintained cultural connections to their homelands
The term is used in various fields, including sociology and international relations

FAQ

What does diaspora mean? It refers to a scattering of people from their original homeland
What caused the Armenian diaspora? Historical events like the Armenian Genocide led to widespread emigration
Is diaspora only about Armenians? No, it applies to any group of people dispersed from their homeland

Hypernyms — Broader Categories

migration exile population movement

Hyponyms — Specific Examples

Armenian Diaspora Greek Diaspora Irish Diaspora

Holonyms — Wholes or Groups

history cultural studies

Indexes

cultural geographical historical

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