exodus

noun
UK: /ˈeksədəs/
US: /ˈeksədəs/

  1. A large-scale departure or emigration.

    1. The exodus began after the storm warning went out.
    2. The economic crisis caused an exodus of skilled workers from the country.

  2. The departure of a large number of people from a place at the same time.

    1. There was an exodus from the city during the war.
    2. The summer always sees a mass exodus to the coast for vacation.

  3. The second book of the Bible, relating the story of the Israelites' departure from Egypt.

    1. The story of Moses is told in the Book of Exodus.
    2. Scholars study the Book of Exodus for its historical and religious significance.

Synonyms

emigration flight evacuation migration departure

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "exodus" in English means: A large-scale departure or emigration., The departure of a large number of people from a place at the same time., The second book of the Bible, relating the story of the Israelites' departure from Egypt..

The phonetic transcription of "exodus" is /ˈeksədəs/ in British English and /ˈeksədəs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "exodus": emigration, flight, evacuation, migration, departure.

Example usage of "exodus": "The exodus began after the storm warning went out.". More examples on the page.