Polonia
- proper noun
- /pəˈloʊniə/
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Polonia
- A similar campaign unfolded in the Polish-American community, often referred to as Polonia, with the reluctant authorization of the federal government.
- American Polonia
- Polonia community
Examples
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Yet, in comparison to other Polish communities in the United States, Milwaukee Polonia was better educated.
Academic text (1994) -
The focus of this study is the relationship between the American draft and the American Polonia's drive to raise an army for the Western Front.
Academic text (1991) -
The Polish Americans were not in the least concerned with status outside of Polonia.
Academic text (1996) -
During this period, Poland received its independence and, to a degree, turned its back on American Polonia.
Academic text (1996) -
Polonia even sent a division of 28,000 men to fight with the Polish troops in World War I.
Academic text (1996) -
Had these volumes been written and published, the picture of Polonia as an ethnic community relating to Poland and America would have been more representative of its complexity.
Academic text (1996) -
Over the years, the Polish-American community in Milwaukee (Milwaukee's Polonia) became the second largest ethnic group in the city, after the Germans.
Academic text (1994) -
The festival celebrated the rich culture of Polonia, showcasing traditional Polish music and food.
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Many families in Polonia maintain their cultural heritage through language classes and community events.
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The vibrant murals in the neighborhood reflect the history and pride of the local Polonia community.
Surface Forms
Etymology
Polonia also refers to the community of Polish people living outside Poland. It comes from the same name for Poland, so groups of Polish emigrants who keep their language and traditions are called Polonia.
