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captivity

Definition

  • noun: the state of being kept in a place (such as a prison or a cage) and not being able to leave or be free
  • noun: the state of being 'captive'
  • synonyms: confinement, subjection, imprisonment

Examples

  • The lions were bred 'in captivity'. [=while living in a zoo]

  • The prisoners were released from 'captivity'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Daenerys is the dragon queen. Can't very well let the dragons starve, that's obvious. If a dragon does not want to eat, how do you force him to eat? Dragons do not do well in captivity. - How do you know this? - That's what I do. I drink and I know things. The dragons Aegon used to conquer Westeros (..)
    2016 TvShow: Game of Thrones Title: Home Season: 6 Episode 2