Escapee

//ˌɛsˌkeɪˈpi// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Someone who has become free through escaping imprisonment.
  2. 2
    someone who escapes wordnet
  3. 3
    Someone who has escaped.
  4. 4
    A plant that has escaped from cultivation.

Synonyms

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deserterdisplaced persondpescaperescapistevacuee

Example

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"The prison escapee was quickly recaptured."

Etymology

From escape + -ee.

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