captive
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/ˈkæptɪv/
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/ˈkæptɪv/
adjective
R
held as a prisoner or trapped in a place with no way out
The soldiers were held captive in the enemy camp.
R
not free to leave or make your own choices
The speaker had a captive audience who couldn't leave the room.
noun
R
a person who is held as a prisoner, often during war
The rebels released all their captives after the peace agreement.
translation
held as a prisoner or trapped in a place with no way out; not free to leave or make your own choices
a person who is held as a prisoner, often during war
Word Forms
Plural
captives