fugitive

noun
UK: /ˈfjuː.dʒɪ.tɪv/
US: /ˈfjuː.dʒə.t̬ɪv/

  1. A person who is running away or hiding from the police or other authority.

    1. The fugitive was caught.
    2. The fugitive remained at large despite the extensive search operation conducted by law enforcement agencies.

  2. Someone who has escaped from somewhere, such as a prison.

    1. He is a fugitive from justice.
    2. The infamous fugitive successfully evaded capture for several years, crafting a new life under an assumed identity.

Synonyms

fleeting runaway transient deserter escapee
fugitive adjective

  1. Running away or having escaped from somebody/something.

    1. A fugitive slave was caught.
    2. The fugitive rebels established a hidden base deep within the dense and impenetrable forest region.

  2. Lasting for only a short time; fleeting.

    1. Fugitive joys are the sweetest.
    2. The fugitive scent of wildflowers filled the air momentarily, a fleeting reminder of the beauty of spring.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "fugitive" in English means: A person who is running away or hiding from the police or other authority., Someone who has escaped from somewhere, such as a prison..

The phonetic transcription of "fugitive" is /ˈfjuː.dʒɪ.tɪv/ in British English and /ˈfjuː.dʒə.t̬ɪv/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "fugitive": fleeting, runaway, transient, deserter, escapee.

Example usage of "fugitive": "The fugitive was caught.". More examples on the page.