diaspora
//daɪˈæs.pər.ə//
Noun
diasporaSingular
diasporasPlural
1
The dispersion or spread of a people from their original homeland to other countries or regions.
The African diaspora has had a profound influence on cultures around the world.
2
A group of people who have spread or been dispersed from their homeland, maintaining cultural ties.
The African diaspora has contributed greatly to music and culture around the world.
3
(capitalized) The Jewish communities living outside Israel, especially those scattered after the Babylonian exile.
The Diaspora has maintained strong cultural and religious ties to Israel throughout history.