exodus

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Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

  1. noun a journey by a large group to escape from a hostile environment
  2. noun 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

Etymology

From Latin exodus, from Ancient Greek ἔξοδος (éxodos, “expedition, procession, departure”). Doublet of exodos. From late Old English only as a proper noun, Exodus, the biblical book; use as a common noun is from the early 17th century.

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Synonyms

hegira, hejira

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