Meaning of the word captor in English

What does captor mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

captor

US /ˈkæp.tɚ/
UK /ˈkæp.tər/

Noun

a person who has captured a person or animal

Example:
The police negotiated with the captor for the release of the hostages.
The animal was eventually rescued from its captor.