as in emigration
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a group of people who live outside the area in which they had lived for a long time or in which their ancestors lived
—usually singular
the art of the African diaspora
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Recent Examples of diaspora
This event will transform 2324 Studios (2324 E Cesar Chavez St) into a space for art, music and food, all centered around Asian American and Pacific Islander, and people of color creatives, with a special focus this year on the South Asian diaspora.
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Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
The Iranian diaspora responded with unprecedented energy, organizing rallies and proposing blueprints for a post-Islamic Republic transition.
—Sanam Vakil, Time, 26 June 2025
The event celebrates the African diaspora and marks the museum's 60th anniversary.
—Duante Beddingfield, Freep.com, 9 July 2025
Other conversations focused on the food business, as well as creations of the diaspora.
—Essence, 8 July 2025
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Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
The Iranian diaspora responded with unprecedented energy, organizing rallies and proposing blueprints for a post-Islamic Republic transition.
—Sanam Vakil, Time, 26 June 2025
The event celebrates the African diaspora and marks the museum's 60th anniversary.
—Duante Beddingfield, Freep.com, 9 July 2025
Other conversations focused on the food business, as well as creations of the diaspora.
—Essence, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for diaspora
Noun
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In the 1970s, President Marcos attempted to stimulate the economy through emigration, beginning with waves of Filipino men sent to work on oil rigs in the Middle East.—
Hung Duong,
Artforum,
18 June 2025
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Israeli politicians, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, have eagerly supported the emigration plan, despite no country publicly expressing any willingness to take part.—
Dana Karni,
CNN Money,
8 July 2025
Noun
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Despite the exodus at Burnley towards the end of last summer’s window, Trafford was one of the players who remained when a move never materialised.—
Matt Pyzdrowski,
New York Times,
25 July 2025
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This exodus fractures families and hurts our city: our schools have lost more than 120,000 students (and the associated funding).—
Richard Buery,
New York Daily News,
24 July 2025
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Israel has widened evacuation orders in Gaza, and ceasefire talks in Qatar appear stalled, even as some officials voice optimism over a potential truce.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
20 July 2025
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Residents near the derailment were advised to evacuate temporarily as a precaution, but authorities later noted there was no widespread evacuation order in place.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 July 2025
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“Diaspora.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diaspora. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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