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What does captive mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word captive? Here's what it means.

Noun
  1. One who has been captured or is otherwise confined.
  2. One held prisoner.
  3. (figuratively) One charmed or subdued by beauty, excellence, or affection; one who is captivated.
Adjective
  1. Held prisoner; not free; confined.
  2. Subdued by love; charmed; captivated.
  3. Of or relating to bondage or confinement; serving to confine.
Verb
  1. (transitive, archaic) To capture; to take captive.
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