Meaning of the word exodus in English
What does exodus mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
exodus
US /ˈek.sə.dəs/
UK /ˈek.sə.dəs/
Noun
1.
a mass departure of people, especially emigrants
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The civil war caused a massive exodus of refugees from the country.
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There was a huge exodus of people from the city during the holiday weekend.
2.
the second book of the Old Testament, telling of the departure of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt under the leadership of Moses
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The story of the Exodus is central to Jewish and Christian faiths.
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Moses led the Israelites in their Exodus from Egypt.