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Escaper

/ɪˈskeɪ.pər/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A person who escapes from a place or situation.

    "The escaper managed to evade capture after a daring escape."
  2. 2

    A person who avoids or evades something, often used in a broader context.

    "He was an escaper from the mundane routine of everyday life."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'escaper' is derived from the verb 'escape', which originates from the Latin 'excapare', meaning 'to get away from'. The term evolved through Old French 'escaper' in the 14th century, reflecting the act of fleeing or breaking free from confinement.

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