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Captive (Noun)

An animal that is confined.

Nouns denoting people.

The zookeeper carefully fed the captive lion, making sure it had enough to eat for the day.
The elephant was a captive in the small enclosure, pacing back and forth in frustration.
Many people believe that keeping dolphins as captive performers is inhumane and should be stopped.
The bird was a captive in the cage, singing a sad song that echoed through the empty room.
The tiger was a captive in the sanctuary, recovering from the injuries it had sustained in the wild.

A person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war.

Nouns denoting people.

The soldier was taken captive by the enemy during the battle and held for several months.
The pirate was a captive on the British ship, awaiting trial for his crimes.
The journalist was a captive of the rebel group for over a year before being released.
The captive was forced to work in the labor camp, performing hard physical labor for long hours.
After being a captive for five years, the hostage was finally freed in a daring rescue mission.