English · Word Candidate

captivity

/kæpˈtɪvɪti/

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Also seen as: captivities

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Meaning · English

The state of being captive.

Noun

held in captivity

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

The state or period of being imprisoned, confined, or enslaved.

Noun

long captivity

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “captivity” mean?

The state of being captive.

Is “captivity” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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