Definitions of captive
a person or animal that is being held as a prisoner
The fate of dozens of captives remains unknown.
if you hold someone captive then you keep them as your prisoner
I was imprisoned and held captive by the rebels.
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a person or animal that is being held as a prisoner
The fate of dozens of captives remains unknown.
if you hold someone captive then you keep them as your prisoner
I was imprisoned and held captive by the rebels.