1. a mass departure of people
2. the departure of the Israelites from Egypt as described in the Bible
Usage: biblical; capitalized when referring to the specific biblical event

Examples

• There was a mass exodus from the city during the hurricane.
• The company’s poor management led to an exodus of talented employees.
• Many families joined the exodus to the suburbs after the war.
• The Exodus from Egypt is a central story in Jewish history.
• An exodus of students occurred when tuition prices doubled.
• The economic crisis caused an exodus of businesses from the region.