exodus

/ˈɛksədəs/ · 3 syllables

Meaning

noun

1. a journey by a large group to escape from a hostile environment
2. the second book of the Old Testament: tells of the departure of the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt led by Moses; God gave them the Ten Commandments and the rest of Mosaic law on Mount Sinai during the Exodus

Synonyms for exodus

• hegira
• hejira
• Book of Exodus