Definition
captives
noun
- people who are held as prisoners or confined against their will
Usage: plural of captive
Examples
- The rebels released all their captives after negotiations.
- Ancient armies often took captives during battles.
- The captives were held in a remote location for months.
- Rescue teams worked to locate the missing captives.
- The captives were finally freed by special forces.
- Historical records show how captives were treated in different cultures.