Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
fugitive
noun
/ˈfjuːdʒɪtɪv/
Definition
A person who has escaped from a place or is in hiding, especially to avoid arrest.
Examples
- The police are searching for the fugitive who escaped from jail.
- She became a fugitive after being falsely accused of theft.
- Fugitives often go to great lengths to avoid capture.
Meaning
Someone who is running away from law enforcement or authority, typically after committing a crime or fleeing from injustice.
Synonyms
- Escapist
- Runaway
- Evader
- Outlaw
