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Meaning of captivity
The state of being held prisoner or confined.
Etymology of captivity
The word "captivity" has its roots in the Latin "captivitas," which means "a taking prisoner, captivity."
It entered the English language in the 15th century, initially used to describe the state of being a prisoner of war.
Over time, the word's meaning expanded to include various forms of confinement, enslavement, or oppression.
Synonyms
imprisonment
confinement
detention
incarceration
imprisonment
internment
bondage
enslavement
enthralment
subjugation
oppression
repression
constraint
restraint
captivity
duress
coercion
compulsion
forced labor
servitude
thrall
vassalage
subjection
enslavement
enthrallment
thralldom
bondage
durance
imprisonment
confinement
detention
internment
imprisonment
Definitions
- The state of being held prisoner or confined, typically against one's will.
- * The state of being under the control or power of someone or something.
Usage Examples
- The zookeepers ensured the animals were treated with care and respect, despite being in captivity.
- * The country has been in captivity to a corrupt regime for decades.
- * The novel explores the theme of captivity, both physical and emotional.
Antonyms
freedom
liberation
release
emancipation
independence
autonomy
self-governance
sovereignty
liberty
deliverance
rescue
salvation
extrication
escape
flight
fugitivity
refuge
asylum
sanctuary
haven
shelter
protection
security
independence
nonconfinement
nonimprisonment