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captivity Definition and Meaning in English (captivity definition)

noun
Synonyms:imprisonmentconfinementdetention
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Captivity definition: The condition of being held as a prisoner or being confined.

Definitions of Captivity

  1. 1noun

    The condition of being held as a prisoner or being confined.

Example Sentences

“The bird was kept in captivity for many years.”

“Many animals suffer in captivity due to lack of space.”

“He dreamed of escaping captivity and returning home.”

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adjectivecaptive

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Captivity definition: The condition of being held as a prisoner or being confined.
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'Captivity' translates to 'captivity' in English. Captivity definition: The condition of being held as a prisoner or being confined.
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