captivity
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noun \kap-ˈti-və-tē\Definition of CAPTIVITY
1
: the state of being captive <some birds thrive in captivity>
2
obsolete : a group of captives
See Examples of CAPTIVITY
- The prisoners were released from captivity.
- <the wildlife refuge raises endangered species in captivity and then releases them into the wild>
First Known Use of CAPTIVITY
14th century
Related to CAPTIVITY
- Synonyms
- internment, confinement, immurement, impoundment, imprisonment, incarceration, prison
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