captive
//ˈkæp.tɪv//
Noun
captiveSingular
captivesPlural
1
A person who has been taken prisoner or confined against their will.
The captives were held in a small room for three days.
2
An animal that is kept in confinement, especially in a zoo or similar facility.
The zoo has several captives that were rescued from illegal wildlife trade.
Adjective
captiveCanonical form
1
Imprisoned or confined; unable to escape.
The captive bird tried to escape from its cage.
2
Having no freedom to choose alternatives or to avoid something.
The passengers were a captive audience during the long flight.