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- noun Plural form of
diaspora .
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Examples
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With a diaspora numbering more than 200,000-the largest of the Latin American diasporas in Canada-one of Mr. Alfaro's top priorities is to establish a 24-hour information telephone line for El Salvadorians who have any questions and consular needs.
Embassy 2009
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These examples contain instructive lessons for southern Sudan, relating to education policy, curriculum, pedagogy and international collaboration, especially on the role of diasporas.
Southern Sudan has many lessons to learn from Juba University 2011
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Although information on public opinion within the diasporas is patchy and attitudes were probably quite fluid, it appears that most local Russians had little desire to be reunified with their “homeland.”
The Return Daniel Treisman 2011
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It's one of the most diverse cities on the planet, with diasporas from every country imaginable.
Alastair Humphreys: Travel the World Without Leaving Home Alastair Humphreys 2011
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Like generations of Afghans before them, they will become part of one of the worldâs largest diasporas from a single country.
Ann Jones: Why Peace Is the Business of Men (But Shouldn't Be): A Modest Proposal for the Immodest Brotherhood of Big Men Ann Jones 2011
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The four presidents also appealed for the help of their diasporas to come back to their countries and invest in the private sector, as well as help from the international community for debt relief and more development aid.
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The city's tight-knit diasporas trade throughout China.
Wenzhou's 'Annus Horribilis' Shakes China James T. Areddy 2011
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Finally, Juba University can serve as the focal point for attracting south Sudanese diasporas who are interested in contributing to the country's development.
Southern Sudan has many lessons to learn from Juba University 2011
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In the 21st century, it is equally significant that in London, Berlin or Rome, French-speaking members of the Middle Eastern or African diasporas are, as I write, forging a new relation with Europe and "European-ness" through the French language they have made their own.
French is too important to be left to middle-class Francophiles | Andrew Hussey 2011
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Although information on public opinion within the diasporas is patchy and attitudes were probably quite fluid, it appears that most local Russians had little desire to be reunified with their “homeland.”
The Return Daniel Treisman 2011
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