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Captivity

noun
/kæpˈtɪv.ɪ.ti/

Meaning

the condition of being imprisoned or confined
the state of being imprisoned, confined, or kept under control

Example Sentences

After years of captivity, the prisoner was finally released.

The rare bird has been bred in captivity.

Example Expressions

held in captivity

Synonyms

imprisonment, confinement, detention, bondage
Entry 1
imprisonment, confinement, detention
Entry 2
confinement, imprisonment, detention, bondage

Antonyms

freedom, liberty, release
Entry 1
freedom, liberty, release
Entry 2
freedom, liberty, release

Collocations

years of captivity, escape captivity, in captivity, captivity animals, captivity conditions, captivity breeding
Entry 1
years of captivity, escape captivity, in captivity
Entry 2
in captivity, captivity animals, captivity conditions, captivity breeding

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