Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

exodo

Noun
/ˈɛksɪdoʊ/
Definition
A mass departure of people, especially emigrants.
Examples
  • After the war, there was an exodus of families seeking safety.
  • The exodus of skilled workers has impacted the economy significantly.
  • Many historical events have been marked by significant exoduses of populations.
Meaning
The term often refers to a large-scale movement of people from one place to another, particularly in search of better living conditions or escaping hardship.
Synonyms
  • departure
  • migration
  • flight
  • emigration
  • exile