Meaning of the word captivity in English
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captivity
US /kæpˈtɪv.ə.t̬i/
UK /kæpˈtɪv.ə.t̬i/
Noun
1.
the situation in which a person or animal is kept somewhere and is not allowed to leave:
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All the hostages, when released from captivity, looked remarkably fit and well.
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