1. the state of being imprisoned or confined
2. the condition of being held by force or restraint

Examples

• The prisoners were held in captivity for three years.
• Animals born in captivity often cannot survive in the wild.
• The hostages were finally released from captivity.
• Many zoo animals have never known life outside of captivity.
• The soldiers endured months of captivity before being freed.
• She wrote a book about her experience in captivity.
• The birds were kept in captivity until they recovered from their injuries.