Definition of Captivity

1. Noun. The state of being imprisoned. "He practiced the immurement of his enemies in the castle dungeon"

Exact synonyms: Immurement, Imprisonment, Incarceration
Generic synonyms: Confinement
Specialized synonyms: Durance, Life Imprisonment, Internment
Derivative terms: Captive, Immure, Imprison, Incarcerate

2. Noun. The state of being a slave. "So every bondman in his own hand bears the power to cancel his captivity"
Exact synonyms: Enslavement
Generic synonyms: Subjection, Subjugation
Derivative terms: Captive

Definition of Captivity

1. n. The state of being a captive or a prisoner.

Definition of Captivity

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Lexicographical Neighbors of Captivity

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captivators
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captives
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captures
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