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Term: exode

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1: A mass departure or emigration of people from a place.

Example Sentence 1: The exode of villagers from the countryside into the city has caused a significant population shift.

Example Sentence 2: The exode of Syrian refugees seeking safety and a better future has been a major humanitarian crisis.

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Sense 2: A biblical term referring to the departure of the Israelites from Egypt.

Example Sentence 1: The exode of the Israelites from Egypt is a significant event in Jewish history.

Example Sentence 2: Moses led the exode of the Israelites, guiding them through the wilderness towards the Promised Land.

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sense: A rare and archaic verb meaning to depart or emigrate.

Example Sentence: In the ancient manuscript, it states that the people had to exode from their homeland due to a catastrophic event.

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