exodus

American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition

1. n. A departure of a large number of people.
2. n. The departure of the Israelites from Egypt.
3. n. See Table at Bible.

Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia

1. n. A going out; departure from a place; especially, the migration of large bodies of people or animals from one country or region to another; specifically, in history, the departure of the Israelites from Egypt under the leadership of Moses.
2. n. [capitalized] The second book of the Old Testament, designated by the Jews by its two initial words, or, more commonly, by the second of them, Shemōth. The Greek name Exodus was attached to it in the Septuagint version. The book consists of two distinct portions. The first (ch. i.-xix.) gives a detailed account of the circumstances under which the departure of the Israelites was accomplished. The second (ch. xx.-xl.) describes the giving of the law, and the institutions which completed the organization of the people. Abbreviated Ex., Exod.

Wiktionary

1. n. A sudden departure of a large number of people.

GNU Webster's 1913

1. n. A going out; particularly (the Exodus), the going out or journey of the Israelites from Egypt under the conduct of Moses; and hence, any large migration from a place.
2. n. The second of the Old Testament, which contains the narrative of the departure of the Israelites from Egypt.

WordNet 3.0

1. n. a journey by a large group to escape from a hostile environment
2. n. 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