captivity

//kæpˈtɪv.ɪ.ti//
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Noun

captivitySingular
captivitiesPlural
1

The state of being imprisoned, confined, or held against one's will.

The bird was born in captivity and has never lived in the wild.

2

The condition of an animal being kept in a zoo, aquarium, or other enclosure rather than living in the wild.

Many pandas have been born in captivity at zoos around the world.

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