Hejira (Noun)
Meaning 1
A journey by a large group to escape from a hostile environment.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The mass migration of refugees from the war-torn country was a modern-day hejira, with thousands fleeing for their lives.
- The hejira of the nomadic tribe was a desperate attempt to escape the harsh desert conditions that had plagued them for years.
- As the government cracked down on dissent, the opposition leaders were forced to embark on a hejira to neighboring countries to avoid persecution.
- The hejira of the environmental refugees from the devastated coastal town was a stark reminder of the devastating impact of climate change.
- The ancient texts described the hejira of the people from the city, fleeing the invading armies and seeking refuge in the distant mountains.
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Meaning 2
The flight of Muhammad from Mecca to Medina in 622 which marked the beginning of the Muslim era; the Muslim calendar begins in that year.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.