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Etymology of the English word diaspora

the English word diaspora
derived from the Greek word diaspora, διασπορά (dispersion; (specially and concretely) the (converted) Israelite resident in Gentile countries)
derived from the Greek word diaspeirein, διασπείρω (to sow throughout; distribute in foreign lands)
derived from the Greek word speirein, σπείρω (to scatter; sow )

Cognates

Dutch diaspora, French diaspora, German Diaspora

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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