captivity

noun
UK: /kæpˈtɪv.ə.ti/
US: /kæpˈtɪv.ə.ti/

  1. The state of being imprisoned or confined.

    1. The bird lived its whole life in captivity.
    2. After years of captivity, the hostages were finally released, returning home.

  2. The condition of being controlled or dominated by someone or something.

    1. He felt a sense of captivity in his demanding job.
    2. The addiction held him in captivity, and he struggled to break free from it.

Synonyms

confinement detention servitude

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "captivity" in English means: The state of being imprisoned or confined., The condition of being controlled or dominated by someone or something..

The phonetic transcription of "captivity" is /kæpˈtɪv.ə.ti/ in British English and /kæpˈtɪv.ə.ti/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "captivity": confinement, detention, servitude.

Example usage of "captivity": "The bird lived its whole life in captivity.". More examples on the page.