Definition: Apodeipna is a Greek word meaning "exile." It refers to being banished or removed from their homeland due to circumstances, such as war or persecution by other nations. The act can be physical or mental, and it signifies an external departure that prevents someone from returning. The Hebrew word 'apodim' often has similar connotations, but in the context of exile, apodeipna is more associated with a physical removal than a spiritual one.