exodus (n.)

  1. a journey by a large group to escape from a hostile environment

    [ Syn: hegira , hejira ]

  2. 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

    [ Syn: exodus , book of exodus ]

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