Captive

A captive is a person or animal that is being kept in one place and is not allowed to leave, often because they are being held by someone else.

Examples

• The documentary we watched in class showed how some animals are kept captive in zoos, which can be helpful for education but sometimes isn't the best for their well-being.
• In the book I read, the hero had to rescue a captive princess who was locked away in a tower by an evil sorcerer, and their adventure was full of surprises.
• During our science project, we learned about how certain species become endangered and may end up being kept captive in wildlife reserves to protect them from extinction.

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