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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /kæpˈtɪvəti/ · UK /kæpˈtɪvɪti/
captivity means: The state of being held somewhere and not allowed to leave.
noun
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The state of being held somewhere and not allowed to leave.
- The hostages escaped captivity.
- These birds were born in captivity.
- He spent two years in captivity before his release.
Questions about captivity
What does captivity mean?
The state of being held somewhere and not allowed to leave.
What is captivity in other languages?
Türkçe: esaret · Español: cautiverio · Français: captivité · Deutsch: Gefangenschaft · Italiano: prigionia · 日本語: 囚われの身
How do you pronounce captivity?
In American English /kæpˈtɪvəti/; in British English /kæpˈtɪvɪti/.
How do you use captivity in a sentence?
The hostages escaped captivity. These birds were born in captivity.
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