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Escapee Meaning in English

word

ɪˌskeɪˈpi
ih-SKAY-PEE
ɛskˈæpiː
esk-AP-EE

Definição

Someone who has escaped from a place where they were being held, such as prison or custody.

Uso & Nuances

Formal and often used in police, news, or legal contexts. Refers specifically to a person who has escaped from control, especially from prison. Not used for someone leaving by permission ('visitor', not 'escapee'). Often paired with 'prison', 'jail', or 'detention'.

Frases de Exemplo

The police caught the escapee last night.

basic

The news reported that an escapee is still missing.

basic

Every escapee must be found and returned to prison.

basic

After days on the run, the escapee turned himself in.

natural

The guards are searching for another escapee from the detention center.

natural

"Did you hear about the escapee? He made it almost 100 miles before being caught!"

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