noun

fugitive

fugitive, runaway, escapee

The police are searching for the fugitive.

The police are searching for the fugitive.

He is a fugitive from justice.

He is a fugitive from justice.

a fugitive from ((sth.)) a fugitive from justice

Synonyms: runaway, escapee, deserter

From Latin 'fugere', meaning 'to flee'. It shares a root with 'refugee'.

Think of someone who is constantly 'fleeing' or on the run. The 'fuge' part is also in 'refugee'.

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