exodus
/ˈɛksədəs/ · ex·o½us
noun
- A sudden departure of a large number of people. There was an exodus when the show ended.
- A departure of a group of people from a place, especially in ancient times. The Israelites' exodus from Egypt is a famous biblical event.
verb
- To depart from a place in a large group. The crowd exodus from the stadium after the game.
Did you know? The word 'exodus' is often used to describe a large-scale departure, but it can also refer to a smaller group of people leaving a place, such as a family leaving a home due to a natural disaster.