Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cativeiro
noun
kah-tee-vay-roo
Definition
A state of being captive or imprisoned, often used in the context of animals or people being confined against their will.
Examples
- The wildlife sanctuary rescued animals from cativeiro, giving them a chance to live freely.
- After years in cativeiro, he finally regained his freedom and was determined to advocate for others still trapped.
Meaning
Cativeiro refers to the condition of being held captive, typically implying a loss of freedom and rights.
Synonyms
- captivity
- imprisonment
- confinement
- enslavement