Diaspora

usgb/daɪˈæspərə/
noun

The movement, migration, or scattering of a people away from an established or ancestral homeland.

The African and Jewish diaspora are two historical examples of massive population movement.
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Often appears as...

  • african diaspora
  • jewish diaspora
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Historical Roots

Diaspora often relates to historical events that caused a group's movement.

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The African diaspora resulted from the transatlantic slave trade.
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Voluntary vs Forced

Diaspora can be voluntary, like seeking better opportunities, or forced, like fleeing war.

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Irish diaspora includes both famine refugees and those seeking jobs abroad.
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