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
For those in the Marshallese diaspora, that place now spans the Pacific; across the United States, especially in northwest Arkansas, the Pacific Northwest, and Hawai‘i; and in smaller communities elsewhere.
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Cheri Lucas Rowlands, Longreads, 21 Apr. 2026
The region is home to dozens of vibrant diaspora communities, including hundreds of thousands of Iranian Americans.
—Adam Crafton, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2026
Through immersive sound, travel, and intimate interviews, Baudelaire journeys from Benin to Haiti and across the Haitian diaspora to uncover the true story of Vodou — a story of resistance, faith, and cultural survival that’s often been distorted by fear and colonial mythmaking.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 21 Apr. 2026
The sale transformed the branch—already a hub of Harlem’s creative and intellectual life—into a global destination for the study of the African diaspora.
—Laura E. Helton, Literary Hub, 20 Apr. 2026
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Cheri Lucas Rowlands, Longreads, 21 Apr. 2026
The region is home to dozens of vibrant diaspora communities, including hundreds of thousands of Iranian Americans.
—Adam Crafton, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2026
Through immersive sound, travel, and intimate interviews, Baudelaire journeys from Benin to Haiti and across the Haitian diaspora to uncover the true story of Vodou — a story of resistance, faith, and cultural survival that’s often been distorted by fear and colonial mythmaking.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 21 Apr. 2026
The sale transformed the branch—already a hub of Harlem’s creative and intellectual life—into a global destination for the study of the African diaspora.
—Laura E. Helton, Literary Hub, 20 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for diaspora
Noun
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The country saw a wave of emigration – and a serious brain drain – in the wake of a partial military mobilization that was announced in September 2022.—
Nathan Hodge,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
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Recent waves of emigration of younger Cubans have left many older adults alone to fend for themselves under the direst conditions.—
Sarah Moreno
Updated April 29,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The company exodus, however, has been outpaced by the number of businesses moving into the state, which is home to almost 400 billion-dollar startups, according to CB Insights.—
Itzel Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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Continue reading … STEVE FORBES — 4 ways to fix what’s wrong with New York City and stop the exodus.—
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FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Stills of an evacuation video singled out a moment when the couple were being rushed toward an exit by Secret Service agents.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Follow evacuation instructions without delay.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Diaspora.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diaspora. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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