meaning of captive
1. A prisoner taken by force or stratagem, esp. , by an enemy, in war; one kept in bondage or in the power of another.
2. One charmed or subdued by beaty, excellence, or affection; one who is captivated.
3. Made prisoner, especially in war; held in bondage or in confinement.
4. Subdued by love; charmed; captivated.
5. Of or pertaining to bondage or confinement; serving to confine; as, captive chains; captive hours.
6. To take prisoner; to capture.
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