1. the final scene or concluding section of an ancient Greek drama, typically occurring after the last choral ode.
Usage: classical literature; drama history
2. a departure or exit, especially a grand or ceremonial one.
Usage: formal; literary

Examples

• The exodos of the Greek tragedy brought closure to the protagonist's fate.
• In Sophocles' plays, the exodos often featured the chorus delivering final wisdom.
• The actor's exodos from the stage was met with thunderous applause.
• Scholars study the exodos to understand how ancient dramatists concluded their works.
• The exodos marked the end of the performance and the audience's release from tension.