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Etymology of the English word diaspore

the English word diaspore
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 )

Date

The earliest known usage of diaspore in English dates from the 19th century.

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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