Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
escapee
noun
/ɪˈskeɪpiː/
Definition
A person who has escaped from a place, especially from prison.
Examples
- The authorities are on the lookout for the escapee who fled during the night.
- After years in prison, the escapee found it difficult to adjust to life on the outside.
- The documentary followed the journey of an escapee who successfully evaded capture.
Meaning
An escapee is someone who has gone free after breaking away from confinement or captivity.
Synonyms
- fugitive
- runaway
- evader
