Diaspora Studies

2 words in this vocabulary list

noun a person who leaves their own country in order to settle permanently in another

  • The emigrant left their home country in search of better opportunities abroad.
  • My friend's an emigrant from Italy, but he loves living here in the US.
  • The emigrant dude is living the dream in Australia now.
  • As an emigrant of the corporate world, she started her own successful business.

noun the quality or state of being African; the essence or characteristic traits associated with Africa or African culture

  • The author's novel beautifully captures the essence of Africanness through vivid descriptions of the landscape and cultural traditions.
  • I love watching documentaries that explore the rich tapestry of Africanness.
  • That new Afrobeat song really embodies the spirit of Africanness.
  • Her dance performance was a celebration of Africanness, with movements that echoed the rhythms of the continent.