Captivity
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /kæpˈtɪvɪti/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Captivity is a noun meaning The state of being captive.
Meaning
The state of being captive.
More Meanings
- The state or period of being imprisoned, confined, or enslaved.
- (obsolete) A group of people/beings captive.
Example Sentences
long captivity
held in captivity
escape from captivity
The animals lived in captivity at the zoo.
Word Forms
- captivities
Synonyms for captivity
Depending on context, synonyms include incarceration, imprisonment, immurement, enslavement.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include incarceration, imprisonment, immurement, enslavement, captive, confinement.
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