Meaning & use

exodus

noun·Advanced

A mass departure of a large number of people, often leaving a place at the same time.

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The war triggered a massive exodus of refugees toward the border.

There was a steady exodus of young workers from the small mining town.

A note on using this word

Exodus is often capitalized when referring to the biblical departure of the Israelites from Egypt.

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