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captivity

Translations

captivitynoun
captivities
pl
The animal lived in captivity for most of its life.
L’animal a vécu en captivité pendant la majeure partie de sa vie.
Additional translations
détentionS’emploie surtout pour une personne retenue contre sa volonté; registre courant.
Synonyms
imprisonment
enslavement
bondage
subjugation
incarceration
detention
confinement

Definitions

captivitynoun
The condition of being imprisoned or confined.
The animal lived in captivity for most of its life.
An instance or specific period of being held captive.
During her two-year captivity, she learned the language of her captors.
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