Exodus

Pronunciation: /ˈɛksədəs/

Definitions of exodus

noun the second book of the Bible, which describes the departure of the Israelites from Egypt

Example Sentences

A1 The exodus of students from the classroom began as soon as the bell rang.

A2 The exodus of tourists from the beach signaled the end of summer.

B1 The exodus of refugees from the war-torn country was a tragic sight.

B2 The exodus of employees from the company was due to poor management decisions.

C1 The exodus of skilled workers from the country is causing a labor shortage.

C2 The exodus of intellectuals from the oppressive regime was a significant blow to the government.

Examples of exodus in a Sentence

formal The exodus of refugees from the war-torn country has put a strain on neighboring nations.

informal There was a mass exodus of people leaving the concert once it started to rain.

slang The exodus of students from the boring lecture was a sight to see.

figurative The exodus of employees from the company was a result of poor management decisions.

Grammatical Forms of exodus

• past tense: exodused
• plural: exoduses
• comparative: more exodus
• superlative: most exodus
• present tense: exodus
• future tense: will exodus
• perfect tense: have exodused
• continuous tense: is exodusing
• singular: exodus
• positive degree: exodus
• infinitive: to exodus
• gerund: exodusing
• participle: exodused

Origin and Evolution of exodus

First Known Use: 0012 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'exodus' originated from the Greek word 'exodos', meaning 'a going out, a departure'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'exodus' has come to specifically refer to the departure of a large group of people, particularly the Israelites from Egypt as described in the Bible.