CEFR B2

fugitive

noun

Meaning

A person who has escaped from captivity or is in hiding to avoid arrest or prosecution.

Examples

The escaped convict was a fugitive from justice.
Authorities are searching for the fugitive who has been on the run for months.

Synonyms: escapee, runaway, absconder

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fugitive (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈfjuːdʒətɪv/

Definition

A person who has escaped from captivity or is in hiding to avoid arrest or prosecution.

Examples

The escaped convict was a fugitive from justice.
Authorities are searching for the fugitive who has been on the run for months.
He lived as a fugitive in a foreign country for years.

How to Use fugitive

fugitive from (prepositional phrase): Escaped from or avoiding a particular place, situation, or authority. — "He was a fugitive from the law after the bank robbery."

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