Definition

A person who has escaped from a place, especially from prison or captivity.

Example

The escapee was found hiding in the woods after fleeing from the prison.

Conversation

Did you hear about the escapee that was caught last night?

Yeah, I saw it on the news! That was so wild.

I wonder how he managed to become an escapee in the first place.

It’s crazy to think about; I guess he really planned it out.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Escapee → It is formed from "escape" (from Old French *escaper*, meaning to flee or get away) and "-ee" (a suffix used to indicate a person who is the object of an action). The word "escapee" refers to a person who has fled or gotten away from a place, especially from confinement or captivity.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who has 'fled' ('escape') and is the 'person' ('-ee') who has done so — that's why an escapee is someone who has gotten away.

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