captivity

noun

UK/kæpˈtɪv.ə.ti/

US/kæpˈtɪv.ə.t̬i/

Definitions of captivity noun

Uncountable
The state of being confined and not free to leave a place.
- The birds finally gained their freedom after years of captivity.
- In zoos, animals live in artificial environments of captivity.
- After several months of captivity, he was finally released.