🦜captivity

noun
/kæpˈtɪvɪti/

Meaning

the state of being imprisoned, confined, or kept under control
the condition of being imprisoned or confined

Example Sentences

The rare bird has been bred in captivity.

After years of captivity, the prisoner was finally released.

Example Expressions

held in captivity

Synonyms

confinement, imprisonment, detention, bondage
Entry 1
confinement, imprisonment, detention, bondage
Entry 2
imprisonment, confinement, detention

Antonyms

freedom, liberty, release
Entry 1
freedom, liberty, release
Entry 2
freedom, liberty, release

Collocations

in captivity, captivity animals, captivity conditions, captivity breeding, years of captivity, escape captivity
Entry 1
in captivity, captivity animals, captivity conditions, captivity breeding
Entry 2
years of captivity, escape captivity, in captivity

Related Vocabularies

The deterioration of the environment through depletion of resources and destruction of ecosystems.
A married man regarded in relation to his spouse.
The action or fact of maintaining or supporting oneself at a minimum level.
the study or practice of improving the genetic quality of the human population
the process of managing or organizing something; a government or organization
the state of being away from a place or person; lack or non-existence

Explore More