How to Pronounce "captivity"
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Definition
The state of being kept in a place and not able to leave, especially as a prisoner or in a cage.
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The tiger lived in captivity for many years.
Many birds do not survive well in captivity.
After ten years in captivity, the elephant struggled to adjust to life in the wild.
The scientist studies how animals behave differently in captivity versus in the wild.