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
(..) Willy. Right here. Sure, it is. Willy's fin is flopped over. That's what happens in captivity. Why? Nobody knows. Maybe they need more room to really swim. Then how come (..)