(noun) a journey by a large group to escape from a hostile environment. Synonyms: hegira, hejira.
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(noun) the second book of the Old Testament: tells of the departure of the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt led by Moses; God gave them the Ten Commandments and the rest of Mosaic law on Mount Sinai during the Exodus. Synonyms: Exodus, Book of Exodus.