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exodus

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈɛksədəs/ · UK /ˈeksədəs/

exodus means: A large number of people leaving a place around the same time.

noun

MASS DEPARTUREC1

A large number of people leaving a place around the same time.

  • The war caused a mass exodus.
  • There was an exodus of workers from the town.
  • Rising rents have started an exodus to cheaper areas.

How to use it: an exodus from somewhere (The floods caused an exodus from the region.); an exodus of someone (The factory closure triggered an exodus of skilled workers.)

Similar words: mass departure

Common phrases: mass exodus, sudden exodus, exodus from somewhere

verb

LEAVE TOGETHERC2

To leave a place together in a large group.

  • The villagers exodused at dawn.
  • Crowds exodused from the festival grounds.
  • The residents began to exodus toward the hills.

How to use it: exodus from somewhere (Families exodused from the burning town.)

Similar words: depart, leave

Common phrases: exodus from somewhere, exodus to somewhere

Questions about exodus

What does exodus mean?

A large number of people leaving a place around the same time.

What is exodus in other languages?

Türkçe: toplu göç · Español: éxodo · Français: exode · Deutsch: Massenflucht · Italiano: esodo · 日本語: 大量脱出

How do you pronounce exodus?

In American English /ˈɛksədəs/; in British English /ˈeksədəs/.

How do you use exodus in a sentence?

The war caused a mass exodus. There was an exodus of workers from the town.

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