diaspora
/daɪˈæspəɹə/ · noun
Meaning
- The dispersion of the Jews among the Gentiles after the Babylonian captivity (6th century B.C.E.).
- (by extension) Any similar dispersion.
- (collective) A group so dispersed, especially Jews outside of the land of Israel.
- The regions where such a dispersed group (especially the Jews) resides, taken collectively.
- Any dispersion of an originally homogeneous entity, such as a language or culture.
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