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 …

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

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

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 …

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.

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

fugitive (from somebody/something) a person who has escaped or is running away from somewhere and is trying to avoid being caught. Definition of fugitive noun in Oxford Advanced …