Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
fugitivo
noun
/fuːˈdʒɪtɪvoʊ/
Definition
A person who is fleeing from custody or the law.
Examples
- The fugitivo evaded capture for several weeks before being apprehended.
- The police set up a perimeter to search for the fugitivo who had escaped from prison.
- Throughout history, many fugitivos have become legends in their own right.
Meaning
The term refers to someone who escapes from a place or situation, particularly one involving legal issues or imprisonment.
Synonyms
- escapist
- runaway
- evader
- absconder