Egress
/ˈiː.ɡrɛs/noun
The act of going out or leaving a place.
Did you know?In medieval times, 'egress' was often associated with the soul's exit from the body, linking it to concepts of life, death, and rebirth.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
egressus
“The act of going out or departure.”
Old French
Old French
egresser
“To leave or go out.”
Middle English
Middle English
egresse
“The act of leaving or going out.”
Modern English
English
egress
“The action of exiting or leaving a space.”