Fugitive meaning: Definition of fugitive noun from

Definition of fugitive noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. fugitive (from somebody/something) a person who has escaped or is running away from somewhere and is trying to avoid being caught. Join our community to access the latest language learning and assessment tips from Oxford University Press! FUGITIVE definition: 1. a person who is running away or hiding from the police or a dangerous situation: 2. (especially…. Learn more. FUGITIVE definition: someone who is escaping or hiding from the police or from a dangerous situation. Learn more. Common Speech: People might say, “I had a fugitive thought,” meaning a sudden, fleeting idea. Using fugitive properly makes your language more vivid and precise, whether talking about a person or describing something transient.