Hégira

🧠 What does Hégira mean?

Hégira, with an accent on the first 'e' and a silent 'h', is a noun referring to a significant departure or migration of a large group of people. Historically, it specifically denotes the emigration of the Prophet Muhammad and his followers from Mecca to Medina in 622 AD, an event that marks the beginning of the Islamic calendar. In a broader, more general sense, the term can be used to describe any mass exodus or significant journey undertaken by a community for religious, political, or social reasons. It carries a connotation of a fundamental shift or a new beginning brought about by this collective movement.

📚 Extra examples

• La hégira de los hugonotes de Francia tuvo profundas consecuencias demográficas y económicas.
  The exodus of the Huguenots from France had profound demographic and economic consequences.
• El país se preparaba para una posible hégira de refugiados si la situación empeoraba.
  The country was preparing for a possible exodus of refugees if the situation worsened.
• La decisión de trasladar la capital significó una hégira de funcionarios y empresas.
  The decision to move the capital meant an exodus of officials and businesses.

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🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "Hégira"

Synonyms: éxodo, emigración masiva, migración colectiva, dispersión
Opposites: inmigración, asentamiento, llegada, retorno

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