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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
Specifically, the departure of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt, as described in the second book of Moses in the Bible.
Der Exodus aus Ägypten ist ein zentrales Ereignis für den jüdischen Glauben und wird an Pessach gefeiert.
The Exodus from Egypt is a central event in the Jewish faith and is celebrated at Passover.
'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 (escape) and der Exodus (exodus) can both describe leaving a dangerous area because of war or persecution. Flucht places greater emphasis on the plight of the people affected, while Exodus primarily highlights the mass departure of a large group. Flucht is appropriate for individuals, while Exodus is more suitable for a large number of people.
Der Krieg führte zu einem Exodus tausender Menschen aus der Region.
The war led to an exodus of thousands of people from the region.
Wegen des Krieges musste die Familie ihre Heimat auf der Flucht verlassen.
Because of the war, the family had to leave their homeland while fleeing.
