Escapee

Pronunciation: /ɪˌskeɪˈpiː/

Escapee (noun)

  1. A person who has left a place where they were kept, usually by force or without permission.
  2. A person who has left their home to avoid danger, especially war or persecution.

Examples

  • The escapee hid in the storage room.
  • Police searched for the escapee all night.