CAPTIVITY


Meaning of CAPTIVITY in English

n.

Pronunciation: kap- ' ti-v ə -t ē

Function: noun

Date: 14th century

1 : the state of being captive <some birds thrive in captivity >

2 obsolete : a group of captives

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.