exodus
Translation
exodus, mass departure
Examples
There was a mass exodus of workers from the city.
There was a mass exodus of workers from the city.
The book describes the exodus of refugees from the war.
The book describes the exodus of refugees from the war.
Grammar Patterns
an exodus of ((sb.)) ((from sth.)) a departure of many people from a place There was an exodus of workers from the city.
Similar Words
Synonyms: departure, migration, flight
Etymology
From Greek 'exodos' (a going out), from 'ex-' (out) + 'hodos' (way).
Memory Tips
Think of 'exit us' – a large group of 'us' making an 'exit'. This helps remember the meaning of a mass departure.