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• noun (Context 1)

A population or ethnic group that has been dispersed or migrated from its original homeland and settled in other regions, or the act of such dispersion itself.

Usage Example

"Members of the Irish dispersion have preserved many of their cultural traditions across North America and Australia."

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dispersion
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dispersal
exodus
migration
emigration
exile

• noun (Context 2)

Specifically (often capitalized), the historical dispersion of the Jewish people beyond the ancient land of Israel, or the collective body of Jews living outside Israel.

Usage Example

"Scholars have extensively studied the religious and cultural institutions developed during the ancient dispersion."

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dispersion
exile

Opposites of diaspora

The opposite of diaspora shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

repatriation
homeland
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• Nearby Words

diarrheal
diary
diascia
diaspora
diatribe
dibamid
dibbler

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Diaspora. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/diaspora
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