Word | fugitive |
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Date | August 26, 2021 |
Type | noun |
Syllables | FYOO-juh-tiv |
Etymology | Fugitive was adopted into English as both a noun and an adjective in the 14th century from the Latin adjective fugitivus, which itself comes from the verb fugere, meaning “to flee.” |
Examples | "Subsequent to Hopkins' arrest, an arrest warrant for his mother … was issued on July 9, 2021 for harboring a fugitive from justice." — Kathleen Guill, The Frederick (Oklahoma) Press-Leader, 13 Jul. 2021 |
Definition | A fugitive is a person who runs away to avoid being captured or arrested. // News channels showed frequent descriptions of the fugitive. |
Tags: wordoftheday::noun
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