as in emigration
formal
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
Restaurant news: Mahari in Hyde Park explores the cuisine of the African diaspora, plus more openings and closings
A new restaurant on the South Side of Chicago explores the cuisine of the African diaspora.
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Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2025
The international actors most directly involved in Syria and with the Syrian diaspora must exercise particular restraint.
—Volker Perthes, Foreign Affairs, 24 Jan. 2025
Over four days in August, young poets recited their works, seasoned authors discussed African crime novels, and literary figures from across the continent and the Black diaspora exchanged ideas.
—Abdi Latif Dahir, New York Times, 19 Jan. 2025
This year’s festival features films from multiple genres including comedy, drama, documentaries, animation, LGBTQ, horror, religious, foreign and African diaspora, shorts and more.
—David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Jan. 2025
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Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2025
The international actors most directly involved in Syria and with the Syrian diaspora must exercise particular restraint.
—Volker Perthes, Foreign Affairs, 24 Jan. 2025
Over four days in August, young poets recited their works, seasoned authors discussed African crime novels, and literary figures from across the continent and the Black diaspora exchanged ideas.
—Abdi Latif Dahir, New York Times, 19 Jan. 2025
This year’s festival features films from multiple genres including comedy, drama, documentaries, animation, LGBTQ, horror, religious, foreign and African diaspora, shorts and more.
—David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for diaspora
Noun
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According to data verified by the Washington Office for Latin America, a think-tank, the intention to migrate among Venezuelans increased by over 70% following Maduro’s controversial election in July, suggesting a new emigration wave might be just around the corner.—
Stefano Pozzebon,
CNN,
20 Jan. 2025
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As long as sanctions remain in place, economic development and employment will remain stunted, decreasing the chances of success for Syria’s new government and increasing the likelihood of violent disorder, foreign intervention, and additional emigration.—
Steven Simon,
Foreign Affairs,
3 Jan. 2025
Noun
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House members of both parties are heading for the exits, but the exodus seems especially notable among Republicans.—
Lee Hamilton,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Mass exodus from these and other key positions would be disastrous for our communities.—
Marj Halperin,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Feb. 2025
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Parts of the county are now under evacuation warnings near the areas ravaged by the wildfires due to mudslides or debris flow.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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Authorities urged people to monitor emergency updates, prepare to evacuate by collecting important documents and medicine, and asked that anyone under evacuation orders promptly flee their home.—
Christopher Cann,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Diaspora.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diaspora. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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