Captivity: meaning, definitions and examples

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captivity

 

[ kรฆpหˆtษชvษชti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in zoology

The state of being imprisoned or confined; the state of being in captivity.

Synonyms

confined, detainment, imprisonment

Examples of usage

  • The animals were kept in captivity for research purposes.
  • The conservationists were working to release the animals from captivity.
  • The captivity of the animals was a major concern for the zookeepers.
Context #2 | Noun

in a broader sense

The condition of being enslaved or dominated; the state of being under someone else's control.

Synonyms

domination, enslavement, subjugation

Examples of usage

  • The captivity of the mind can be just as limiting as physical captivity.
  • Many people live in captivity to their fears and insecurities.
  • The captivity of the nation under a tyrannical regime lasted for decades.

Translations

Translations of the word "captivity" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cativeiro

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเค‚เคฆเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Gefangenschaft

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penawanan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะปะพะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ niewola

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ•่™œ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท captivitรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cautiverio

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท esaret

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํฌ๋กœ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃุณุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zajetรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zajatie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ›š็ฆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ujetniลกtvo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fangelsi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚าฑั‚า›ั‹ะฝะดะฐ ะฑะพะปัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒงแƒ•แƒ”แƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ษ™sirlik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cautiverio

Etymology

The word 'captivity' has its origins in the Latin word 'captivitas', which means 'a taking captive'. In ancient times, captivity often referred to the state of being a prisoner of war or being enslaved. Throughout history, captivity has been a common experience for many individuals and groups, whether through physical imprisonment or mental domination. The concept of captivity continues to be relevant today, with discussions on freedom, human rights, and the treatment of animals in captivity.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,294, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.