I.a scattering, dispersion.
I. In gen.
(α).
Act.: “exercitus,” Isid. 18, 2, 7: “populi, gentis,” Tert. adv. Jud. 13: “gentium,” Vulg. Johan. 7, 35. —
II. Transf.
1. Destruction: “urbis,” Cic. Phil. 3, 12, 30 fin. Ed. Halm. (B. & K., dispertitio).—
2. They who are scattered: “dispersiones Israëlis congregabit,” Vulg. Psa. 146, 2; id. 2 Macc. 1, 27.