Diaspora refers to the dispersal of an ethnic population from an original homeland into foreign areas, often in a forced manner or under traumatic circumstances such as war, famine, or persecution. The term can also refer to the communities formed by these dispersed people in their new locations, who often maintain a sense of connection to their homeland and a shared cultural identity. Examples of diasporas include the Jewish diaspora, the African diaspora resulting from the slave trade, and the Armenian diaspora following the genocide. Diasporic communities often play a significant role in transnational networks, maintaining cultural traditions, and sometimes engaging in political or economic activities related to their homeland. The study of diasporas examines issues of identity, belonging, cultural adaptation, and the complex relationships between diasporic communities and both their homeland and their adopted countries.