exodus EK-suh-duhs noun WS #16

a mass departure of people; a situation in which many people leave a place at the same time

1. The exodus of students from the failing school district concerned local officials.
2. The biblical Exodus describes the Israelites' departure from Egypt under Moses' leadership.
3. There was a mass exodus from the city when the hurricane warning was issued.
4. The company's new policies caused an exodus of experienced employees.
5. The economic crisis triggered an exodus of young professionals from the country.