Meaning & use
escapee
A person who has escaped from confinement, such as prison or captivity.
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Police searched the woods for the escapee who had fled the county jail.
The escapee was recaptured within hours near the edge of town.
A note on using this word
Escapee specifically implies someone who has broken free from a controlled or confined place, unlike runaway, which can apply more broadly.
Words with a similar meaning
fugitiverunaway
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