• the dispersion of the Jews outside Israel; from the destruction of the temple in Jerusalem in 587-86 BC when they were exiled to Babylonia up to the present time
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• The diaspora of Irish people around the world is estimated to be around 80 million.
• a member of an American Indian people of Yucatan and Belize and Guatemala who had a culture (which reached its peak between AD 300 and 900) characterized by outstanding architecture and pottery and astronomy
• large west African tree having large palmately lobed leaves and axillary cymose panicles of small white flowers and one-winged seeds; yields soft white to pale yellow wood
verb
• dance the samba
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• The carnival in Brazil is famous for its samba parade.
• an assembly plant in Mexico (near the United States border); parts are shipped into Mexico and the finished product is shipped back across the border
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• The maquiladora industry has greatly contributed to the economic growth of Mexico.
• a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)
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• The picnic area was filled with families enjoying the sunny weather.
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