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Etymology of the English word exodus

the English word exodus
derived from the Latin word exodus
derived from the Greek word exodos, ἔξοδος
derived from the Greek word ex-
derived from the Greek word hodos, ὁδός (a road; by implication, a progress (the route, act or distance); figuratively, a mode or means)
derived from the Greek word hex, ἕξ (out)
derived from the Greek word exodus
derived from the Greek word hodos, ὁδός (a road; by implication, a progress (the route, act or distance); figuratively, a mode or means)

Date

The earliest known usage of exodus in English dates from the 17th century.

Cognates

Dutch exodus, French exode, German Exodus, Norwegian eksodus, Swedish exodus

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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