Definition

Relating to a group of people who have spread or been dispersed from their original homeland.

Example

The diasporic community maintains strong cultural ties to their country of origin.

Conversation

I just read an article about diasporic communities and their influence on culture.

Oh really? That sounds interesting!

Yeah, it talked about how they keep their traditions alive even in new places.

That's amazing! It's so important to preserve those connections.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Diasporic → It is formed from "diaspora" (from Greek "diaspora", meaning dispersion or scattering) and the suffix "-ic" (meaning pertaining to). The word "diasporic" refers to something related to the dispersion of a group of people from their original homeland.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'diaspora' which means dispersion, and remember that 'diasporic' describes things related to that scattering of people.

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