n. (also hejira, hijra) 1 (Hegira) a Muhammad's departure from Mecca to Medina in AD 622. b the Muslim era reckoned from this date. 2 a general exodus or departure. [med.L hegira f. Arab. hijra departure from one's country f. hajara separate]
HEGIRA
Meaning of HEGIRA in English
English main colloquial, spoken dictionary. Английский основной разговорный словарь. 2012