The diaspora
Example: The diaspora has kept its cultural traditions alive abroad.
Definition
"The diaspora" refers to a population that has spread or been dispersed from their original homeland to multiple locations, often maintaining cultural, social, or emotional ties to their place of origin. It is commonly used to describe communities living outside their ancestral countries.
Etymology
The term "the diaspora" comes from the Greek word 'diaspeirein,' meaning 'to scatter about.' Originally used to describe the dispersion of the Jewish people, it has since broadened to cover any group dispersed beyond their traditional homeland. Did you know? The word evokes the image of seeds scattered by the wind, symbolizing the spread of people across the world.
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"The diaspora" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (B2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
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