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Captivity
01
the state of being confined, imprisoned, or held against one's will
02
the state of being a slave
captivity
n
captive
n
Example
In captivity, the parakeet laid eggs several times a year in its nesting box.
The movie protagonist's break from captivity was a heart-pounding moment in the film.
After years of captivity, the animal's release back into the wild was a poignant moment.
The soldiers were tormented by relentless beatings during their captivity.
Animals in captivity may suffer if they are starved or not provided with sufficient food.
