diaspora
noun
Usually Diaspora. the scattering of the Jews from the ancient kingdoms of Israel and Judah following the dissolution of those kingdoms and Babylonian captivity.
diasporas
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pluralof diaspora.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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In the 19th and 20th centuries, it helped the city become a bustling metropolis, home to sizable European diasporas and a distinct cosmopolitan culture.
From Barron's ● Feb. 25, 2026
Gambling has long been a fixture in Black diasporas in America, cherished and bemoaned in equal parts, going back to the 18th century.
From Salon ● Feb. 8, 2026
She’s made waves with No Nazar, a DJ collective she co-founded that hosts parties across the country that highlight the music of the Caribbean and African diasporas.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 1, 2024
The tactics employed by governments to police their diasporas abroad are known as transnational repression.
From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2023
Money brokers are part of large Chinese diasporas in places like Europe, the United States and Latin America.
From Reuters ● Apr. 6, 2023
