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exodus
The mass departure or flight of a large group of people from a country or region, often because of war, persecution, or a disaster.
Der Bürgerkrieg führte zu einem Exodus von Fachkräften aus dem Land.
The civil war led to an exodus of skilled workers from the country.
'Exodus' is an elevated and often dramatic word. It is used to emphasize the major significance and scale of a mass flight or departure.
Die Medien sprachen von einem Exodus der jungen Generation aus den ländlichen Gebieten.
The media spoke of an exodus of the younger generation from rural areas.
The biblical meaning can be recognized from the context (Egypt, Israelites, Moses, Bible). In that case, 'der Exodus' (the Exodus) is often used without further explanation. The general meaning is usually specified by a preposition like 'von' (of/from) or 'aus' (out of/from).
Das zweite Buch Mose beschreibt den Exodus des Volkes Israel.
The second book of Moses describes the Exodus of the people of Israel.
In its general meaning, 'Exodus' is often used with the preposition 'von' followed by a group of people. Typical combinations are 'ein Exodus von Fachkräften' (an exodus of skilled workers), 'von Intellektuellen' (of intellectuals), or 'von jungen Familien' (of young families).
Das Land erlebt einen Exodus von gut ausgebildeten Ärzten.
The country is experiencing an exodus of well-trained doctors.
escape / alignment
'die Flucht' and 'der Exodus' can both describe leaving because of danger or hardship. 'Flucht' can involve one person, a family, or a group, and it is the normal word in many situations. 'Exodus' means a mass departure of very many people from a country or region. The word sounds larger in scale and often historical or report-like. Learners may confuse the words because an 'Exodus' can consist of many instances of 'Flucht'. For one person or a small group, 'Flucht' fits. For a very large movement of many people, 'Exodus' fits.
Nach der Katastrophe berichteten die Medien von einem Exodus aus der Region.
After the disaster, the media reported an exodus from the region.
Auf der Flucht vor dem Krieg verlor sie ihre wichtigsten Dokumente.
While fleeing the war, she lost her most important documents.