Diaspora
Diaspora
Diaspora (/daɪˈæspərə/ or /daɪˈæspɔːrə/) is a term that describes the movement, migration, or scattering of people away from an established or ancestral homeland.
Etymology
The term "Diaspora" is derived from the Greek word "διασπορά" which means "scattering" or "dispersion". The word was used in the Septuagint (an ancient translation of the Hebrew Bible into Greek) to denote the exile of the Jews from their homeland in Israel.
Related Terms
- Emigration: The act of leaving one's own country to settle permanently in another.
- Immigration: The international movement of people into a destination country of which they are not natives or where they do not possess citizenship.
- Exile: The state of being barred from one's native country, typically for political or punitive reasons.
- Migration: The movement of people from one place to another with the intentions of settling, permanently or temporarily, at a new location.
- Ethnic group: A category of people who identify with each other, usually on the basis of presumed similarities such as common language, ancestry, history, society, culture, or nation.
Medical Implications
The diaspora of people can have significant implications for health and medical care. For example, the spread of diseases can be influenced by the movement of people across different regions. Additionally, the health care needs and access to medical services can vary among diaspora communities.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Diaspora
- Wikipedia's article - Diaspora
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