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Learn the meaning of captivity, a noun that describes the situation of being kept somewhere against one's will. See how to use it in sentences and find synonyms, antonyms and related words in different languages.
Learn the meaning of captivity as the state of being captive or a group of captives, and see synonyms, examples, and word history. Find out how to use captivity in a sentence and explore related phrases and entries.
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Captivity is the condition of being trapped or confined. Animals that are kept in zoos are in captivity. A prisoner is in captivity, and a kidnapping victim is also in captivity. If you catch a firefly and keep it in a jar, its life will be one of captivity until you let it go.
Captivity definition: the state or period of being held, imprisoned, enslaved, or confined.. See examples of CAPTIVITY used in a sentence.
Learn the meaning of captivity as the state of being kept imprisoned or enclosed, and see synonyms, pronunciation, and usage examples. Find out the origin, word frequency, and related terms of captivity in British and American English.
the state of being kept as a prisoner or in a place you cannot escape from He was held in captivity for three years. Wild animals do not always breed well in captivity. The bird had escaped from captivity.
CAPTIVITY meaning: a situation in which an animal is kept in a zoo or a person is kept as a prisoner, rather than…. Learn more.
