Meaning of the word captive in English
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captive
US /ˈkæp.tɪv/
UK /ˈkæp.tɪv/
Noun
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a person or animal whose ability to move or act freely is limited by being kept in a space; a prisoner, especially a person held by the enemy during a war:
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When the town was recaptured, we found soldiers who had been captives for several years.
Adjective
1.
(of a person or an animal) having limited ability to move or act freely because of being kept in a space:
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Wildlife officials say double fences would help prevent the spread of disease between wild and captive animals.
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