Captivity Definition & Meaning
captivity
- noun
- the state of being imprisoned; "he was held in captivity until he died"; "the imprisonment of captured soldiers"; "his ignominious incarceration in the local jail"; "he practiced the immurement of his enemies in the castle dungeon"
- the state of being a slave; "So every bondman in his own hand bears the power to cancel his captivity"--Shakespeare
"Captivity" in song lyrics
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"Virtually, from capital to captivity"
Dead Prez — These Are the Times -
"Im outta captivity"
Insane Clown Posse — Insane Killers -
"Seize the prisoner in captivity"
Killarmy — Red Dawn
Words that rhyme with captivity
Usage tips for "captivity"
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does captivity mean?
- the state of being imprisoned; "he was held in captivity until he died"; "the imprisonment of captured soldiers"; "his ignominious incarceration in the local jail"; "he practiced the immurement of his enemies in the castle dungeon" the state of being a slave; "So every bondman in his own hand bears the power to cancel his captivity"--Shakespeare
- What part of speech is captivity?
- Captivity is a noun.
- How many definitions does captivity have?
- Captivity has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).