someone who flees from an uncongenial situation; fugitives from the sweatshops
someone who is sought by law officers; someone trying to elude justice
[ Syn: fugitive from justice ]
fugitive (n.)
lasting for a markedly brief time; a fleeting glance; fugitive hours; rapid momentaneous association of things that meet and pass; a momentary glimpse
[ Syn: fleeting , momentaneous , momentary ]