noun
Refers to a person who has escaped from confinement, such as a prison, military unit, or detention. Often used in news or formal contexts.
脱走者はまだ捕まっていない。
The escapee has not been caught yet.
警察は脱走者の行方を追っている。
The police are tracking the fugitive's whereabouts.
Compound of 脱走 (escape, desertion) and 者 (person). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the components are transparent.