Synonyms of diaspora

diaspora

noun

as in emigration

formal 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

Related Words

• emigration
• exodus
• evacuation
• flight
• retirement
• departure
• departing
• withdrawal
• exiting
• quitting
• parting
• decamping
• retreat
• going
• decampment
• leave
• outgo
• exit
• embarkation
• lighting out
• leave-taking
• walking out
• farewell
• egress
• disembarkation
• running away
• embarkment
• forsaking
• relinquishment
• abandonment

Dissimilar Words

• coming
• approach
• entrance
• arrival
• appearance
• ingress
• advent

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of diaspora

The mantra refers to mahjong, a 19th century Chinese tile game that has long been popular in the Asian diaspora, along with an American version established in Jewish communities. — Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2026

The African diaspora is often discussed as a vast reservoir of capital and goodwill waiting to be tapped for the continent’s development. — Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 18 Sep. 2026

The film’s North American release is due to include community screenings led by Ukrainian-American diaspora organizations. — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2026

On occasion, Goh's workshop also made coffins for clients in Singapore, home to another large Chinese diaspora community. — ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026