Captive: meaning, definitions and examples

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captive

 

[ หˆkรฆptษชv ]

Noun / Adjective
Context #1 | Noun

animal

A captive is an animal that is kept in a cage or enclosed area, usually for the purpose of entertainment, research, or breeding.

Synonyms

detainee, inmate, prisoner

Examples of usage

  • Many people believe that keeping wild animals as captives is unethical.
  • The zoo has a variety of captives, including lions, tigers, and bears.
Context #2 | Adjective

person

If someone is captive, they are unable to escape or leave a particular situation or place.

Synonyms

confined, imprisoned, trapped

Examples of usage

  • The hostages were held captive for several days before being rescued.
  • She felt like a captive in her own home, unable to break free from the abusive relationship.

Translations

Translations of the word "captive" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cativo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเค‚เคฆเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Gefangener

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tawanan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะปะพะฝะตะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ jeniec

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ•่™œ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท captif

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cautivo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท esir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํฌ๋กœ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃุณูŠุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zajatec

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zajatรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไฟ˜่™

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ujetnik

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fangi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚าฑั‚า›ั‹ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒงแƒ•แƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ษ™sir

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cautivo

Etymology

The word 'captive' originated from the Latin word 'captivus', which means 'taken as a prisoner'. It has been used in English since the 14th century to refer to someone who is held against their will. Over time, the term has also been applied to animals kept in confinement. The concept of captivity has been a topic of ethical debate, particularly in relation to the treatment of captive animals in zoos, aquariums, and circuses.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,532 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.