captivity
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Learner's definition of CAPTIVITY
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the state of being kept in a place (such as a prison or a cage) and not being able to leave or be free
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the state or condition of being captive
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The prisoners were released from captivity.
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The lions were bred in captivity. [=while living in a zoo]
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