exodus
Translation
exodus, mass departure
Examples
There was a mass exodus of refugees from the city.
There was a mass exodus of refugees from the city.
The book of Exodus describes their departure from Egypt.
The book of Exodus describes their departure from Egypt.
Grammar Patterns
an exodus of ((sb.)) from ((a place)) a situation in which many people leave a place at the same time There was an exodus of talent from the company.
Similar Words
Synonyms: departure, migration, flight; Antonyms: arrival, influx
Etymology
From Greek 'ex-' (out) + 'hodos' (way, path). Literally 'a way out'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'exit' (ex-) and a large group of people on a 'road' (-odus) to remember the meaning of a mass departure.