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US/ˈek.sə.dəs/
UK/ˈek.sə.dəs/
a situation in which a lot of people leave a place at the same time
In context
Before Tết, there is a huge exodus from Ho Chi Minh City to the provinces.
Low pay has caused an exodus of teachers from public schools.
The war led to an exodus of refugees into neighboring countries.
Words that go with exodus
adjective + noun
- mass exodusThe new policy led to a mass exodus of young doctors.
- rural exodusRural exodus is changing the face of farming communities.
- massive exodusThe factory closures caused a massive exodus of young workers.
- great exodusThe great exodus before the Lunar New Year fills every bus and train.
noun + preposition
- exodus ofHigher rents could lead to an exodus of small shops from the city center.
- exodus fromThe exodus from the countryside has left many villages almost empty.