exodus meaning and definition

EXODUS noun

Definition of exodus (noun)

1. a journey by a large group to escape from a hostile environment
   • synonyms: 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
   • synonyms: Book of Exodus