The adjective fugitive describes those literally running away or intending flight, but also has multiple figurative uses, being applied to that which is elusive, of short duration, or of transient interest, …

FUGITIVE definition: a person who is fleeing, as from prosecution, intolerable circumstances, etc.; a runaway. See examples of fugitive used in a sentence.

14 hours ago · The FBI announced on Saturday that it had arrested Alejandro Rosales Castillo, who has been a Ten Most Wanted Fugitive since 2017. FBI Director Kash Parel said Castillo was arrested in …

fugitive adjective (TEMPORARY) formal (especially of thoughts or feelings) lasting for only a short time: a fugitive impression

fugitive adjective Fleeing or having fled, as from home, confinement, captivity, or justice: Lasting or existing only for a short time: noun

A fugitive is someone who is running away or hiding, usually in order to avoid being caught by the police. The rebel leader was a fugitive from justice. ...the fugitive train robber.

A fugitive or runaway is a person who is fleeing from custody, whether it be from jail, a government arrest, government or non-government questioning, vigilante violence, or outraged private individuals.

A fugitive is a person who has escaped from a place or is in hiding, especially to avoid arrest or prosecution. Typically, this term refers to individuals evading law enforcement after committing a …

fu•gi•tive (fyo̅o̅′ ji tiv), n. a runaway: a fugitive from justice; a fugitive from a dictatorial regime. having taken flight, or run away: a fugitive slave. elusive: fugitive thoughts that could not be formulated.

He's a fugitive from the law. She has been charged with helping a fugitive from justice. As he daydreamed, fugitive thoughts/dreams passed through his mind.