fugitive

Definitions

A person who has escaped from a place or is in hiding, especially to avoid arrest or persecution.

Something that is fleeting, transitory, or elusive in nature.

Examples

The police launched a massive manhunt to capture the fugitive who escaped from the local prison.

Living as a fugitive, he constantly looked over his shoulder to ensure he wasn't being followed.

Synonyms

runaway escapee absconder outlaw refugee deserter evader

Antonyms

captive prisoner inmate detainee resident inhabitant settler