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Definition captivity in American English

captivity noun

[uncountable] noun
/kæpˈtɪvəti/
1

a situation in which a person is being kept as a prisoner

Example

The girls should be released from captivity immediately.

Example

At least a quarter of the prisoners died in captivity.

2

a situation in which wild animals are kept in a place such as a park or zoo instead of living in their natural environment

Example

crocodiles that were born in captivity

Synonyms and related words
captivity game preserve game reserve
Definition captivity in American English