polonia
/pəˈloʊniə/
Definition
The community of Polish people living outside of Poland, particularly those who maintain their cultural, historical, and religious heritage.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin name for Poland, 'Polonia', which was used historically to refer to the Polish lands. In English, it has evolved to specifically describe the Polish diaspora or the global community of people of Polish descent.
In the news
In the article, the term refers to the collective Polish American community that gathers to preserve and share its traditions, music, faith, and customs. It emphasizes the active, living heritage that organizers hope to pass down to future generations.
Polka artists, folk dancing, Polish food, traditional arts, living history, cultural demonstrations on tap for Polish American Arts Festival
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