The adjective fugitive describes those literally running away or intending flight, but also has multiple figurative uses, being applied to that which is elusive, of short duration, or of transient interest, …

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FUGITIVE definition: a person who is fleeing, as from prosecution, intolerable circumstances, etc.; a runaway. See examples of fugitive used in a sentence.

fugitive adjective (TEMPORARY) formal (especially of thoughts or feelings) lasting for only a short time: a fugitive impression

A fugitive or runaway is a person who is fleeing from custody, whether it be from jail, a government arrest, government or non-government questioning, vigilante violence, or outraged private individuals.

fugitive adjective Fleeing or having fled, as from home, confinement, captivity, or justice: Lasting or existing only for a short time: noun

A fugitive is someone who is running away or hiding, usually in order to avoid being caught by the police. The rebel leader was a fugitive from justice. ...the fugitive train robber.

fugitive (from somebody/something) a person who has escaped or is running away from somewhere and is trying to avoid being caught. Definition of fugitive noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. …

A fugitive is a person who has escaped from a place or is in hiding, especially to avoid arrest or prosecution. Typically, this term refers to individuals evading law enforcement after committing a …

Someone who flees or runs away from the police to avoid capture is a fugitive. "Authorities were looking for three men who escaped from prison today. Authorities believe the three fugitives may be …