What is the meaning of גָּלוּת, as in גָּלוּת אֱדוֹם? Afterall, the Romans did not kick the Jews out of Israel?

From Jewish History with Rabbi Dr. Dovid Katz by R Dr. Dovid Katz.

What is the difference between heresy and unbelief? Which more accurately applies to the חִלּוֹנִים in Israel today?