fugitive meaning and definition

FUGITIVE noun

Definition of fugitive (noun)

1. someone who flees from an uncongenial situation
   • "fugitives from the sweatshops"
   • synonyms: fleer, runaway
2. someone who is sought by law officers; someone trying to elude justice
   • synonyms: fugitive from justice

FUGITIVE adjective

Definition of fugitive (adjective)

1. lasting for a markedly brief time
   • "a fleeting glance"; "fugitive hours"; "rapid momentaneous association of things that meet and pass"; "a momentary glimpse"
   • synonyms: fleeting, momentaneous, momentary