1. A journey or flight, especially when undertaken to escape from a dangerous or undesirable situation.
Usage: Often capitalized when referring to the Prophet Muhammad's departure from Mecca to Medina in 622 CE.; Can be used metaphorically for any significant departure or escape.

Examples

• The family's hegira from the war-torn country took several months.
• The Hegira marks the beginning of the Islamic calendar.
• Many refugees undertook a dangerous hegira across the border.
• The artist's hegira to Paris in the 1920s launched her career.
• After the scandal, his hegira to a remote island seemed like the only option.
• The hegira of rural populations to cities has transformed modern society.