as in emigration
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a group of people who live outside the area in which they had lived for a long time or in which their ancestors lived
—usually singular
the art of the African diaspora
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Recent Examples of diaspora
As one of the few remaining independent music festivals in our neck of the woods, Levitation Fest preserves the raw ferocity of psych music's diaspora by bringing bands from across the globe for four nights: October 31 to November 3.
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Mars Salazar, Austin American-Statesman, 31 Oct. 2024
The Consulate Cup also helps consulates extend connections with their diaspora communities in other meaningful ways.
—Lee Igel, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
As the story usually goes, taking shots at the country leads to attacks on its diaspora (and those confused for members thereof), a connection that only intensified with COVID’s arrival.
—Yiyun Li, Harper's Magazine, 23 Oct. 2024
Inspirations aside, Life is Strange has found longevity of its own, and since 2015 has blossomed beyond the scope of its initial cast of colorful, preppy characters with successful sequels highlighting America’s cultural diaspora.
—Isaiah Colbert, Rolling Stone, 21 Oct. 2024
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Mars Salazar, Austin American-Statesman, 31 Oct. 2024
The Consulate Cup also helps consulates extend connections with their diaspora communities in other meaningful ways.
—Lee Igel, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
As the story usually goes, taking shots at the country leads to attacks on its diaspora (and those confused for members thereof), a connection that only intensified with COVID’s arrival.
—Yiyun Li, Harper's Magazine, 23 Oct. 2024
Inspirations aside, Life is Strange has found longevity of its own, and since 2015 has blossomed beyond the scope of its initial cast of colorful, preppy characters with successful sequels highlighting America’s cultural diaspora.
—Isaiah Colbert, Rolling Stone, 21 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for diaspora
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The future of India’s workforce Whether the emigration of Indians will boost or weigh down the country’s economy is a longstanding argument.Amala Balakrishner, CNBC, 28 Nov. 2024
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Another student, 19-year-old Sergei, was also hoping for an end to the conflict, which has seen a massive crackdown on dissent at home and a major wave of emigration.Ani Freedman, Fortune Europe, 6 Nov. 2024
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Shortly after the start of the cease-fire at 4 a.m., thousands of cars — many stacked on top with mattresses, suitcases and bags of vegetables — deluged the main highway leading out of Beirut in a reverse exodus that echoed their escape from the south only a few months before.Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2024
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What began as a major exodus spurred by immediate security concerns has evolved into a broader migration pattern, with waves of top Israeli talent seeking refuge and stability in Europe and beyond.Samuel Burke, Fortune Europe, 27 Nov. 2024
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Tens of thousands of Israelis have fled their homes in the north of the country, while a quarter of Lebanon's population -- around 1.2 million people -- have been put under IDF evacuation orders.David Brennan, ABC News, 26 Nov. 2024
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The incident, which left no one injured, prompted an immediate evacuation of all 95 passengers and crew aboard the flight originating from the Russian resort city of Sochi.Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2024
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“Diaspora.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diaspora. Accessed 11 Dec. 2024.
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