noun#9,677 by frequency
captivity
/kæpˈtɪvɪti/
The state of being captive; A group of people/beings captive; The state or period of being imprisoned, confined, or enslaved
- plural
- captivities
Meanings
- 1
The state of being captive
Tom keeps Mary in captivity.
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- 2
A group of people/beings captive
- 3
The state or period of being imprisoned, confined, or enslaved