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

  • (..) the zoo had done nothing wrong. Well... Don't cry. Grandma, it's so unfair. Why are some animals born in the wild, and some in captivity? Do you know what Dad said? Don't worry. Music is your best friend during the hardest moments of life. Probably wants a mother and father. (..)
    1989 Dva lidi v zoo