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Meaning of Fugitive
The primary meaning of the word "Fugitive" is a person who has escaped from captivity or is in hiding.
Definitions
- A person who has escaped from captivity or is in hiding, especially to avoid arrest or punishment
- * A person who is fleeing from danger or persecution
- * In law, a person who is evading the law or hiding to avoid prosecution
Etymology of Fugitive
The word "Fugitive" comes from the Latin "fugitivus", which is derived from "fugere", meaning "to flee"
The word has been in use in English since the 15th century, initially referring to a person who has fled from captivity or is in hiding
Example Uses
- The police launched a massive manhunt for the fugitive, who was believed to be armed and dangerous
- * The refugee became a fugitive in her own country after speaking out against the government
- * The company was forced to lay off hundreds of employees, leaving many to feel like fugitives in a competitive job market
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
resident
citizen
native
inhabitant
settler
prisoner
captive
detainee
inmate
law-abider
conformist
obedient
compliant
dutiful
loyal
faithful
steadfast
stable
stationary
static
stay-at-home