- A departure of a large number of people.
- Exodus
- The departure of the Israelites from Egypt.
- (Abbr. Ex or Exod.) A book of the Bible.
[Late Latin, from Greek exodos : ex-, out; see exo- + hodos, way, journey.]
Dictionary:
ex·o·dus (ĕk'sə-dəs) ![]() |
[Late Latin, from Greek exodos : ex-, out; see exo- + hodos, way, journey.]
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noun
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There was an exodus from the theater after the movie was over.
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The noun has one meaning:
Meaning #1:
a journey by a large group to escape from a hostile environment
Synonyms: hegira, hejira
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| Shelumiel (in the Old Testament) |
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