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fugitive; runaway; escapee
A person who has fled from custody, punishment, or a dangerous situation. Composed of 逃亡 (flight/escape) + 者 (person). Used in legal, news, and narrative contexts.
逃亡者はまだ捕まっていない。
The fugitive has not yet been caught.
警察は逃亡者の行方を追っている。
The police are tracking the fugitive's whereabouts.
戦時中、多くの逃亡者が国境を越えて安全な場所を求めた。
During wartime, many refugees crossed the border seeking a safe place.
USAGE:
逃亡者 is a formal term often used in news reports, legal contexts, and narratives. It can refer to criminal fugitives, prisoners who have escaped, or people fleeing persecution.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 逃亡者を追う (pursue a fugitive)
- 逃亡者を捕まえる (capture a fugitive)
- 逃亡者をかくまう (shelter a fugitive)
SIMILAR WORDS:
逃亡 is the act of fleeing itself (noun/suru-verb). 脱走者 means "escapee" specifically from a prison or military unit. 亡命者 means "defector" or "exile" — someone who has fled their country for political reasons.