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Definition captivity in British 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 dolphinarium game reserve
Definition captivity in British English