No. 2,552 in Polish

polonii

The Polish word "polonii" means "of the Polish diaspora" or "of Polonia" (referring to Polish communities abroad).

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Polonię zamieszkałą za granicą wspiera wiele organizacji.
The Polish diaspora living abroad is supported by many organizations.
Subject - Refers to the group of Polish people living outside of Poland.
Spotkałem się z przedstawicielami polonii w Nowym Jorku.
I met with representatives of the Polish diaspora in New York.
Object - Refers to individuals representing the broader Polish community.
Historia polonii w USA jest bardzo interesująca.
The history of the Polish diaspora in the USA is very interesting.
Possessive/Descriptive - Indicates the historical background or characteristics of the Polish diaspora.

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