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fugitive

/ˈfʌdʒɪtɪv/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does fugitive mean?

noun, verb

A person who has escaped from prison or is fleeing from the law. To escape or avoid capture, especially by fleeing quickly.

Example

"The fugitive was caught after a month-long manhunt."

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