 fugitive |
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| 1. | [ noun ] someone who flees from an uncongenial situation | |
| Synonyms: | runaway | |
| Examples: | "fugitives from the seatshops" |
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| Related terms: | person run | |
| 2. | [ adjective ] lasting for a markedly brief time | |
| Synonyms: | momentary fleeting momentaneous | |
| Examples: | "a fleeting glance" "fugitive hours" "rapid momentaneous association of things that meet and pass" "a momentary glimpse" |
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| Related terms: | short | |
| 3. | [ noun ] (law,criminal law) someone who is sought by law officers; someone trying to elude justice | |
| Synonyms: | fugitive_from_justice | |
| Related terms: | criminal escapee absconder | |
