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Diaspora
01
the dispersion or scattering of a community or ethnic group from their ancestral or original homeland
Examples
The African diaspora encompasses the global dispersion of people of African descent, resulting from historical events such as the transatlantic slave trade.
The Greek diaspora has been shaped by historical migrations and events, resulting in the presence of Greek communities in many countries.
02
the scattering of a people from their original homeland, historically referring to the Jews exiled from Jerusalem after 587–586 BC and their communities abroad
Examples
The Jewish diaspora spread across the Middle East and Europe after the Babylonian exile.
The Irish diaspora has influenced politics and culture in the United States.
03
Jewish communities living outside Palestine or modern Israel
Examples
The Jewish diaspora today numbers millions worldwide.
The diaspora contributed to international trade and scholarship.
