exodus
//ˈɛksədəs//
Noun
exodusSingular
exodusesPlural
1
A mass departure of people, especially emigrants.
The economic crisis caused an exodus of young professionals from the country.
2
(Exodus) The second book of the Bible, describing the departure of the Israelites from Egypt.
The story of Moses leading the Israelites out of Egypt is told in Exodus.