Meaning of the word fugitive in English
What does fugitive mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
fugitive
US /ˈfjuː.dʒə.t̬ɪv/
UK /ˈfjuː.dʒə.tɪv/
Noun
a person who has escaped from captivity or is in hiding to avoid arrest or persecution
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The police are searching for a dangerous fugitive.
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He lived as a fugitive for years before being caught.
Adjective
quickly fading or disappearing; transient
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Her beauty was fugitive, lasting only a few years.
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He captured the fugitive moments of childhood in his photographs.