Escapees: noun, plural
1. Individuals who have successfully fled or managed to get away from a place or situation, especially against their will, such as a prison, captivity, or confinement.
Example: The prison guards conducted a thorough search for the escapees who broke out through the tunnel.
2. Animals that have managed to break free from their captivity or confinement.
Example: The zoo authorities were on high alert after the escapees from the lion exhibit were reported wandering in a nearby neighborhood.
3. People who have evaded or avoided a particular situation, typically resulting in their freedom or departure.
Example: The protest turned chaotic, and several escapees were able to avoid the police and flee the scene.
4. Informally, a term used to refer to someone who avoids or eludes capture or detention, particularly in a playful or lighthearted context.
Example: The children played a game of tag, running and dodging to be the last escapee caught by the designated "it" player.
In general, the term "escapees" is used to describe those who have successfully broken free or evaded a particular situation, whether it be physical confinement, oppression, or a game. It emphasizes the act of overcoming boundaries or limitations to attain freedom or avoid capture.
