De diaspora
Example: De diaspora van Joden verspreidde zich over vele continenten.
Definition
"De diaspora" refers to the dispersion or scattering of a particular group of people from their original homeland to various distant places. It often describes the movement and settlement of communities across multiple continents, such as the Jewish diaspora spreading worldwide.
Etymology
The term "de diaspora" comes from the Greek word 'diaspeirein,' meaning 'to scatter about.' It was adopted into Dutch and other languages to describe populations dispersed far from their native lands, especially after historical displacements. Did you know? The concept of diaspora has been significant in history, culture, and identity studies.
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"De diaspora" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (B2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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