Definition of Captive

  • (n.) A prisoner taken by force or stratagem, esp., by an enemy, in war; one kept in bondage or in the power of another.
  • (n.) One charmed or subdued by beaty, excellence, or affection; one who is captivated.
  • (a.) Made prisoner, especially in war; held in bondage or in confinement.
  • (a.) Subdued by love; charmed; captivated.
  • (a.) Of or pertaining to bondage or confinement; serving to confine; as, captive chains; captive hours.
  • (v. t.) To take prisoner; to capture.

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