Meaning of the word captivity in English

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captivity

US /kæpˈtɪv.ə.t̬i/
UK /kæpˈtɪv.ə.ti/
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Noun

the condition of being imprisoned or confined

Example:
The animals were born in captivity and would not survive in the wild.
He was released after five years of captivity.