diaspora
gb/daɪˈæspɚə/ us/daɪˈæspɚə/
C1
English
diaszpóra, szétszóródás, diaszpóralét
NOUN
C1
1
diaszpóra
C1
Usage pattern:
the [national/ethnic] diaspora; a diaspora in [place]
The Indian diaspora has played an important role in the country's technology sector.
Az indiai diaszpóra fontos szerepet játszott az ország technológiai szektorában.
The city has a large Somali diaspora with strong family and business links to East Africa.
A városban nagy szomáliai diaszpóra él, erős családi és üzleti kapcsolatokkal Kelet-Afrikához.
Many members of the diaspora send money home and follow political developments closely.
Learner examples
The Vietnamese diaspora is large in many countries.
A vietnámi diaszpóra sok országban jelentős.
She grew up in the diaspora but visits her parents' homeland often.
Diaszpórában nőtt fel, de gyakran meglátogatja a szülei hazáját.
Common mistake:
Do not use diaspora for any random group abroad; it usually suggests a shared origin, identity, and connection to a homeland. The plural is diasporas.
Meaning
people living outside homeland
Collocations
global diaspora
|large diaspora
|Indian diaspora
|African diaspora
|Jewish diaspora
|diaspora community
|diaspora population
|diaspora networks
|diaspora organizations
|members of the diaspora
Synonyms
expatriate community (often suggests people living abroad by choice, especially for work)
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migrant community (broader and less focused on shared homeland identity)
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dispersed people (descriptive and less idiomatic)
Antonyms
homeland population (people living in the original or ancestral homeland)
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local population (people native to or settled in the place being discussed)
Themes
migration
|culture
|identity
|society
Definition
people from the same country or culture who live in other parts of the world
a population or community of people from a particular nation, ethnic group, or culture who live outside their original, ancestral, or cultural homeland, especially while maintaining ties to it
NOUN
C1
2
szétszóródás
B2
Usage pattern:
the diaspora of [a people] from [place]; a diaspora caused by [event]
The Armenian diaspora followed waves of violence, displacement, and migration.
Az örmény nép szétszóródása erőszakhullámok, elűzetés és kivándorlás nyomán következett be.
Historians trace the diaspora of many Caribbean communities to slavery, colonialism, and later labor migration.
A történészek sok karibi közösség szétszóródását a rabszolgaságra, a gyarmatosításra és a későbbi munkaerő-migrációra vezetik vissza.
The war created a new diaspora as families fled to neighboring countries.
Learner examples
The war caused a large diaspora.
A háború nagyarányú szétszóródást okozott.
The book describes the diaspora of the community after the conflict.
A könyv a közösség konfliktus utáni szétszóródását írja le.
Common mistake:
This meaning refers to the dispersal of people, not usually the spread of objects, products, or ordinary ideas.
Meaning
dispersal from a homeland
Collocations
forced diaspora
|mass diaspora
|postwar diaspora
|refugee diaspora
|diaspora from a homeland
|diaspora caused by war
|diaspora began
|diaspora resulted from
|diaspora followed
|history of the diaspora
Synonyms
dispersion (more general and can refer to people or things)
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dispersal (neutral description of spreading out)
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migration (broader term for movement from one place to another)
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exile (emphasizes forced absence from home)
Antonyms
repatriation (return to the homeland or country of origin)
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return (movement back rather than away)
Themes
migration
|history
|society
|conflict
Definition
the spreading of a people from their homeland to other countries
the movement or dispersal of a people away from an original or ancestral homeland, often because of war, persecution, trade, labor migration, or economic pressure
NOUN
C1
FORMAL
3
diaszpóralét
C1
Usage pattern:
in diaspora; life in diaspora; identity in diaspora
Her poems explore memory, language, and identity in diaspora.
Versei az emlékezetet, a nyelvet és az identitást járják körül a diaszpóralétben.
The film shows how young people in diaspora negotiate family expectations and local culture.
A film bemutatja, hogyan próbálják a diaszpóralétben élő fiatalok összehangolni a családi elvárásokat és a helyi kultúrát.
For many communities, life in diaspora involves both loss and new forms of belonging.
Learner examples
The novel is about growing up in diaspora.
A regény a diaszpóralétben való felnövésről szól.
Music helped the family feel connected while living in diaspora.
A zene segített a családnak megőrizni az összetartozás érzését a diaszpóralétben.
Common mistake:
The phrase in diaspora is common in cultural and academic writing; in the diaspora is also used, especially when referring to a particular diaspora.
Meaning
life away from homeland
Collocations
life in diaspora
|identity in diaspora
|diaspora identity
|diaspora experience
|diaspora consciousness
|writers in diaspora
|artists in diaspora
|communities in diaspora
|memory in diaspora
|belonging in diaspora
Synonyms
exile (stronger; suggests forced separation or inability to return)
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displacement (emphasizes loss of place or forced movement)
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expatriation (often individual and voluntary rather than collective)
Antonyms
homecoming (return to the homeland or place of origin)
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rootedness (a stable sense of belonging in one place)
Themes
identity
|culture
|migration
|literature
Definition
the experience of belonging to a people who live outside their homeland
the condition or experience of living away from one's ancestral or cultural homeland as part of a dispersed community
Grammar
Dictionary form
diaspora
IPA
GB/daɪˈæspɚə/
US/daɪˈæspɚə/
Syllables & stress
di - a - spora (3 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (a)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: diaspora
- Plural: diasporas
Expressions
african diaspora
1/ˈæfɹɪkən daɪˈæspɚə/
fixed phrase
people of African descent abroad
people with African origins whose families live in other parts of the world
Examples
- The festival celebrates music, food, and art from across the African diaspora.
- Scholars of the African diaspora study connections between Africa, the Caribbean, Europe, and the Americas.
- Many artists in the African diaspora draw on both local and ancestral traditions.
Learner examples
- The African diaspora includes many communities around the world.
- The museum has an exhibition about the African diaspora.
diaspora bond
1/daɪˈæspɚə bˈɑnd/
fixed phrase
business
bond sold to diaspora investors
a financial bond sold mainly to people living abroad who want to support their homeland
Examples
- The government considered issuing a diaspora bond to finance infrastructure projects.
- Diaspora bonds can attract investors who feel a strong connection to their country of origin.
- Analysts warned that a diaspora bond still needs clear terms and credible repayment plans.
Learner examples
- The country sold a diaspora bond to raise money.
- Some people bought diaspora bonds to support their homeland.
diaspora community
1/daɪˈæspɚə kəmjˈunɪti/
fixed phrase
local dispersed-origin community
a group of people from the same homeland or culture living in another place
Examples
- Local officials met with leaders from several diaspora communities.
- The newspaper serves the city's Ethiopian diaspora community.
- Diaspora communities often help new arrivals find housing, jobs, and cultural support.
Learner examples
- There is a large diaspora community in the city.
- The diaspora community organized a cultural festival.
diaspora engagement
1/daɪˈæspɚə ɪŋɡˈeɪd͡ʒmənt/
fixed phrase
formal
connecting with diaspora populations
plans or actions to stay connected with people from a country who live abroad
Examples
- The government launched a diaspora engagement strategy to encourage investment and knowledge exchange.
- Universities are becoming important partners in diaspora engagement programs.
- Effective diaspora engagement requires trust, communication, and long-term relationships.
Learner examples
- The country created a diaspora engagement program.
- Diaspora engagement helps people abroad stay connected.
diaspora politics
1/daɪˈæspɚə pˈɑlətˌɪks/
fixed phrase
formal
politics of dispersed communities
political activity by or about people living outside their homeland
Examples
- Diaspora politics shaped the debate over voting rights for citizens abroad.
- The conflict intensified diaspora politics among communities living in Europe and North America.
- Candidates often seek support from diaspora groups during overseas campaign visits.
Learner examples
- Diaspora politics can influence elections in the homeland.
- The community is active in diaspora politics.
diaspora studies
1/daɪˈæspɚə stˈʌdiz/
fixed phrase
technical
study of dispersed populations
the academic study of diaspora communities and their cultures
Examples
- She teaches courses in diaspora studies and postcolonial literature.
- Diaspora studies examines how communities maintain identities across national borders.
- The conference brought together researchers from migration studies and diaspora studies.
Learner examples
- He is taking a class in diaspora studies.
- Diaspora studies looks at people who live outside their homelands.
digital diaspora
1/dˈɪd͡ʒɪtəl daɪˈæspɚə/
fixed phrase
formal
diaspora connected online
a diaspora community that stays connected through the internet
Examples
- Social media has helped create a digital diaspora of young people sharing news from their parents' homeland.
- The study examines how digital diaspora networks respond to crises back home.
- Online forums became an important space for the digital diaspora to exchange language resources.
Learner examples
- The digital diaspora uses social media to stay connected.
- Young people joined the digital diaspora online.
jewish diaspora
1/d͡ʒˈuɪʃ daɪˈæspɚə/
fixed phrase
Jewish communities outside Israel
Jewish people and communities living outside Israel
Examples
- The Jewish diaspora has produced diverse religious, linguistic, and cultural traditions.
- The museum traces the history of the Jewish diaspora from ancient times to the present.
- Many families in the Jewish diaspora maintain close ties to Israel.
Learner examples
- The Jewish diaspora includes communities in many countries.
- His grandparents were part of the Jewish diaspora in Europe.