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Meaning of escapee
A person who escapes from a place, especially a prisoner or someone in a similar situation.
Etymology of escapee
The word "escapee" originated in the mid-17th century, derived from the verb "escape" and the suffix "-ee", which forms a noun indicating a person who performs or undergoes a particular action.
Historically, the term "escapee" was used to describe prisoners who broke free from captivity, but its usage has expanded to include individuals who evade or avoid various situations.
Synonyms
Definitions
- A person who escapes from a place, especially a prisoner or someone in a similar situation, according to Oxford Languages.
- * A person who avoids something unpleasant or difficult, such as a responsibility or a problem.
Usage Examples
- The escapee from the maximum-security prison was still at large after a week.
- * She was an escapee from the war-torn country, seeking asylum in a neighboring nation.
Antonyms
captive
prisoner
detainee
inmate
internee
hostage
convict
felon
law-abiding citizen
conformist
obedient person
compliant individual
cooperative person
submissive person
docile person
acquiescent person
dutiful person
loyal person
devoted person
faithful person