Definition: Diaspora refers to the dispersion or spread of any people from their original homeland to multiple locations. It often describes communities that have been dispersed through historical events, migration, or other causes.
Etymology and Origin: The term originates from the Greek ‘diaspeirein’, meaning ‘to scatter’, ‘to disperse’, or ‘to spread’. It combines ‘dia-‘, implying ‘across’, and ‘speirein’, meaning ‘to sow’ or ‘to scatter’. Historically, it was first used in the context of the Jewish diaspora but has since been applied to various populations worldwide.
