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Meaning of captivity

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

captivity

Pronunciation:/kæpˈtɪvɪti/

noun

Definitions

  1. The state of being captive.

  2. A group of people/beings captive.

  3. The state or period of being imprisoned, confined, or enslaved.

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/captivity

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incarcerationimprisonmentimmurementenslavementcaptiveconfinementprisonerdetention