diaspora

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see also: Diaspora

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Pronunciation

• (RP) IPA: /daɪˈæspəɹə/, /daɪˈæspɹə/
• (GA) IPA: /daɪˈæspəɹə/, /daɪˈæspɹə/, /diˈæspəɹə/, /diˈæspɹə/

Noun

diaspora (plural diasporas)

1. The dispersion of the Jews among the Gentiles after the Captivity.
2. Any similar dispersion.

   The African diaspora caused a melding of cultures, both African cultures and Western ones, in many places.

3. A group so dispersed, especially Jews outside of the land of Israel.
4. The regions where such a dispersed group (especially the Jews) resides, taken collectively.

   Jews in the diaspora often have a different perspective of anti-Semitism from Israeli Jews.

5. Any dispersion of an originally homogeneous entity, such as a language or culture.

Translations

• French: diaspora
• German: Diaspora
• Italian: diaspora
• Portuguese: diáspora
• Russian: диа́спора
• Spanish: diáspora

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Diaspora

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Proper noun

1. The dispersion of the Jews from the land of Israel.
2. The Jews so dispersed, taken collectively.
3. A similar dispersion.

Translations

• French: diaspora
• German: Diaspora
• Italian: diaspora
• Portuguese: diáspora
• Russian: диа́спора
• Spanish: diáspora

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