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
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of diaspora
Performing in Creole is one thing, but there’s also a triumphant, egalitarian militancy to Vinette and Rio’s songwriting that’s intrinsic to the Haitian diaspora.
—
Olivier Lafontant, Pitchfork, 9 June 2026
Literary, visual, and performative art of the African diaspora iterates separation as a literal separation of the bodies of mothers and children.
—Literary Hub, 8 June 2026
Some of the Iranian diaspora were ready to celebrate their homeland roots while others didn’t want to be associated with the Middle Eastern regime.
—Pat Maio, Daily News, 7 June 2026
As president of the sugar mill owners’ association, Gutiérrez says he’s spent much of his career advocating for diaspora Cubans in the United States who wish to see the billions of dollars of assets left behind in Cuba returned to them.
—Max Saltman, CNN Money, 4 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for diaspora
Olivier Lafontant, Pitchfork, 9 June 2026
Literary, visual, and performative art of the African diaspora iterates separation as a literal separation of the bodies of mothers and children.
—Literary Hub, 8 June 2026
Some of the Iranian diaspora were ready to celebrate their homeland roots while others didn’t want to be associated with the Middle Eastern regime.
—Pat Maio, Daily News, 7 June 2026
As president of the sugar mill owners’ association, Gutiérrez says he’s spent much of his career advocating for diaspora Cubans in the United States who wish to see the billions of dollars of assets left behind in Cuba returned to them.
—Max Saltman, CNN Money, 4 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for diaspora
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diaspora
Noun
-
While fewer women in Ukraine are giving birth overall due to displacement, emigration and other factors during the war, a growing share of births are premature, according to data from the United Nations and recent scientific studies.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 June 2026
-
There’s lots of emigration because there are no jobs.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
7 May 2026
Noun
-
India's growing reputation as an anti-artificial intelligence trade, combined with the economic strain of the prolonged conflict in the Middle East on the Indian economy, is leading to a record exodus of foreign investors from the country, experts said.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
10 June 2026
-
With such a vast exodus of players, Kansas City’s front office had to go defense-first this offseason, adding defensive tackle Khyiris Tonga in free agency and selecting cornerback Mansoor Delane and defensive tackle Peter Woods in the first round.—
Pete Sweeney,
Kansas City Star,
10 June 2026
Noun
-
The Israeli military has issued an evacuation warning for the port city, including the Christian quarter, which has been spared so far.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 June 2026
-
Israel issues a warning for Tyre, Lebanon Meanwhile, the Israeli military issued an evacuation warning for Lebanon’s southern port city of Tyre, including the Christian quarter, which has so far been spared from airstrikes on the city.—
Jon Gambrell,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Diaspora.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diaspora. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
