exodus
noun
[ ˈɛksədəs ]
• a mass departure of people.
• "the annual exodus of sun-seeking Canadians to Florida"
Similar:
mass departure,
withdrawal,
evacuation,
leaving,
exit,
migration,
emigration,
hegira,
diaspora,
flight,
escape,
retreat,
fleeing,
chicken run,
Origin:
early 17th century: from Greek (see Exodus).
