Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
captive
noun/adjective
/ˈkæptɪv/
Definition
A person or animal that is taken and held in confinement.
Examples
- The zoo has a captive population of endangered species.
- Many stories depict captives longing for their freedom.
- He felt like a captive in his own home.
Meaning
The term ‘captive’ refers to someone or something that is seized and not free to leave or act independently.
Synonyms
- prisoner
- hostage
- constrained
- imprisoned
- bound
