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The correct spelling is diaspora.
How to pronounce diaspora
/daɪˈæspəɹə/
nounIPA: /daɪˈæspəɹə/
Say it like: Dia-spo-ra
The correct spelling is diaspora. The dispersion of the Jews among the Gentiles after the Babylonian captivity (6th century B.C.E.). For example: "The African diaspora caused a melding of cultures, both African cultures and Western ones, in many places."
Usage Examples
“The African diaspora caused a melding of cultures, both African cultures and Western ones, in many places.”
“Jews in the diaspora often have a different perspective of anti-Semitism from Israeli Jews.”
Definition
noun
- 1.The dispersion of the Jews among the Gentiles after the Babylonian captivity (6th century B.C.E.).
- 2.(by extension) Any similar dispersion.
- 3.(collective) A group so dispersed, especially Jews outside of the land of Israel.
- 4.The regions where such a dispersed group (especially the Jews) resides, taken collectively.
- 5.Any dispersion of an originally homogeneous entity, such as a language or culture.
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