Definition of captivity

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  • captivity is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 19
  • captivity is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 19
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Definition of captivity

  • the state of being imprisoned (noun)

    Examples

    1. he was held in captivity until he died

    Synonyms

    1. immurement
    2. imprisonment
    3. incarceration
  • the state of being a slave (noun)

    Examples

    1. So every bondman in his own hand bears the power to cancel his captivity

    Synonyms

    1. enslavement

See definition of captivity in Merriam Webster