noun

Captivity means being trapped or held in a place or situation where you can't leave, usually against your will. It's like being locked up in a cage or being stuck in a room with no way to get out. Sometimes animals are kept in captivity in zoos or aquariums.

Example

1. The zookeeper felt sorry for the animals in captivity.
2. The prisoner longed for freedom after years of captivity.
3. The dolphin's health deteriorated in captivity, away from its natural habitat.