La diáspora
Example: La diáspora llevó a muchas culturas a mezclarse en el nuevo país.
Definition
"La diáspora" refers to the dispersion or spread of people from their original homeland to various other regions, often resulting in the mixing of cultures, as seen in historical population movements and migrations.
Etymology
The term "la diáspora" originates from the Greek word 'diaspora,' meaning 'a scattering' or 'dispersion.' It was historically used to describe the spread of the Jewish people outside their ancestral lands, but now broadly applies to any group that migrates and settles in different places.
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"La diáspora" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (B2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
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