1. (

• fugitive ,
• runaway ,
• fleer

) someone who flees from an uncongenial situation; "fugitives from the sweatshops" ;

2. (

• fugitive ,
• fugitive_from_justice

) someone who is sought by law officers; someone trying to elude justice ;

1. (

• fleeting ,
• fugitive ,
• momentaneous ,
• momentary

) lasting for a markedly brief time; "a fleeting glance"; "fugitive hours"; "rapid momentaneous association of things that meet and pass"; "a momentary glimpse" ;