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Definition captive in British English

captive adjective

adjective
/ˈkæptɪv/
1

kept as a prisoner

Example

She was kidnapped and held captive for over a week.

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2

a captive wild animal is kept in a place such as a park or zoo instead of living in its natural environment

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Definition captive in British English