Definition of Exodus
a situation in which a lot of people leave a place or activity at the same time
Examples of Exodus in a sentence
One would think that the repeated occurrence of tornadoes in an area would prompt an exodus of the residents to a location with a more stable climate. 🔊
Seconds after Bobby positioned the magnifying glass between the sun and the ant hill, thousands of frantic ants began a hurried exodus in search of safer ground. 🔊
Because of the exodus of so many refugees from the flooded areas, the town’s public shelters were filled to overflowing. 🔊
Tired of the hardships of farming, many families have made an exodus from the country to the city. 🔊
Despite our doubts, our summer exodus in the family van proved to be a wonderful adventure. 🔊
Once the Allied soldiers had liberated the Death Camps, the exodus of the survivors was a joyous march. 🔊
As they made their exodus from the sinking ship to the life rafts, some of the passengers began to sing hymns of faith to hold down the level of panic. 🔊
The town is dying because of the recent exodus of talented college graduates who have left to find their fortunes in the big city. 🔊
The second book of the Old Testament is named Exodus after the story of the thousands of Israelis who followed Moses to escape bondage in Egypt. 🔊
Although their exodus to a new land was intended to lead the Israelites to a better future, they suffered a great many hardships in the wilderness. 🔊
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