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captivity (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /kæpˈtɪvɪti/

The state of being held as a prisoner or of being confined, especially when deprived of liberty.

Many wild animals struggle to adapt to life in captivity.
The escaped prisoner managed to avoid recapture and a return to captivity.
After years of captivity, the bird was finally released back into its natural habitat.

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