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    captivity
    /kapˈtɪvɪti/

    noun

    • 1. the condition of being imprisoned or confined: "he was released after 865 days in captivity"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCAPTIVITY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Captivity is the situation in which a person or animal is kept somewhere and is not allowed to leave. Learn more about the meaning, usage and pronunciation of captivity with examples from the Cambridge English Corpus.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › captivityCaptivity Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Captivity is the state of being captive, or a group of captives. Learn more about the word history, synonyms, examples, and phrases of captivity from Merriam-Webster dictionary.

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  5. www.dictionary.com › browse › captivityCAPTIVITY Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Captivity definition: the state or period of being held, imprisoned, enslaved, or confined.. See examples of CAPTIVITY used in a sentence.

  6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › captivityCaptivity - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    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.

  7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCAPTIVITY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Captivity is the state of being kept imprisoned or enclosed. Learn the synonyms, pronunciation, collocations, and usage of the word captivity with examples from various sources.

  8. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › captivityCAPTIVITY | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

    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.

  9. www.thefreedictionary.com › captivityCaptivity - definition of captivity by The Free Dictionary

    Captivity is the state or period of being imprisoned, confined, or enslaved. Find synonyms, antonyms, translations, and usage examples of captivity from various sources and dictionaries.