captīvus — meaning in English

English meaning

• captive noun A person who has been captured and is being held prisoner.

Senses

captīvus is used for these senses in English:

• captive Held prisoner; not free; confined.
• captive One who has been captured or is otherwise confined.

captive — full definition

1. noun A person who has been captured and is being held prisoner.
2. adj Held prisoner, confined, or unable to leave.

Related Latin words