Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

exeunt-omnes

Phrase
/ˈɛks.i.ənt ˈɒm.niːz/
Definition
A stage direction indicating that all the characters leave the stage.
Examples
  • After the dramatic climax, the director called for an ‘exeunt omnes’ to end the act.
  • The play concluded with an ‘exeunt omnes,’ leaving the audience in awe of the performance.
Meaning
The term ‘exeunt omnes’ is derived from Latin, used in theatrical contexts to signify that all the actors should exit the stage at the close of a scene or act.
Synonyms
  • all exit
  • everyone leaves
  • exit all