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Hegira

usgb/ˈhedʒɪrə/Volume
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Context Matters

Use 'hegira' in contexts involving a significant escape or change to better surroundings.

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The family's hegira to the suburbs represented a new beginning.
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Figurative Use

'Hegira' can be used metaphorically for shifting from one state to another, like habits or lifestyle.

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His hegira from a sedentary lifestyle to daily jogging was admirable.
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Not Always Physical

'Hegira' does not always mean a physical journey; it can signify an emotional or social shift.

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Leaving her past behind, her hegira to a happier self was challenging but rewarding.
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