1. the scattering or dispersion of a people from their original homeland
Usage: often capitalized when referring to specific historical events, such as the Jewish Diaspora
2. a group of people who have been scattered from their homeland and now live in various parts of the world

Examples

• The Jewish Diaspora began with the exile from ancient Israel.
• Many members of the African diaspora maintain strong cultural ties to their ancestral homeland.
• The Irish diaspora spread throughout North America during the 19th century.
• Technology has made it easier for diaspora communities to stay connected.
• The Palestinian diaspora includes millions of refugees living across the Middle East and beyond.
• Diaspora networks often play an important role in economic development of their home countries.