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captives

noun

Meaning

  1. One who has been captured or is otherwise confined.
  2. One held prisoner.
  3. One charmed or subdued by beauty, excellence, or affection; one who is captivated.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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