1. The plural of diaspora; the scattering or dispersion of a people or ethnic group from their homeland to other parts of the world.
Usage: Often capitalized when referring to specific historical dispersions (e.g., Jewish Diaspora, African Diaspora).; Can refer to the communities themselves or the process of dispersal.
2. Communities of people living outside their ancestral homeland, often maintaining cultural and social ties to their origin.
Usage: Commonly used in contemporary contexts to describe immigrant and expatriate communities.

Examples

• The Jewish and Armenian diasporas have maintained strong cultural traditions across centuries.
• Many African diasporas in the Americas trace their roots back to forced migration during the slave trade.
• Modern diasporas are connected through social media and digital communication.
• The Indian diaspora has become influential in technology and business sectors worldwide.
• Diasporas often play important roles in supporting their countries of origin through remittances and investment.
• The Palestinian diaspora includes millions of refugees and their descendants living across the Middle East and beyond.