Definition of Fugitive
Fugitive
Fu·gi·tive
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
A person who has escaped from custody or is in hiding to avoid arrest.
e.g. The police launched a massive manhunt for the fugitive who escaped from prison.
(adjective)
fleeting or of short duration;
e.g. If he entertained her fugitive and preliminary ideas, they would not get any work done on the project.
(adjective)
moving from place to place;
e.g. The dog chased the fugitive butterflies all over the garden.
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