Definitions

1. noun

The action or process of scattering or spreading out in different directions, often in a wide area.

“The dispersal of seeds by wind or water helps plants colonize new habitats.”

2. noun

The act of spreading something, such as a population, over a wide area or space.

“The dispersal of refugees across the country was a major challenge for the government.”

3. noun

The scattering of a group of people, animals, or things over a wide area.

“The dispersal of the crowd after the concert was chaotic.”