diaspora
diaspora is a polysyllabic word with 4 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, diaspora is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofdiaspora
- The dispersion of the Jews among the Gentiles after the Babylonian captivity (6th century B.C.E.).
- (by extension) Any similar dispersion.
Example: "The African diaspora caused a melding of cultures, both African cultures and Western ones, in many places."
- (collective) A group so dispersed, especially Jews outside of the land of Israel.
- The regions where such a dispersed group (especially the Jews) resides, taken collectively.
Example: "Jews in the diaspora often have a different perspective of anti-Semitism from Israeli Jews."
- Any dispersion of an originally homogeneous entity, such as a language or culture.
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