Captive meaning and example sentences

Learning Captive in context helps you remember meaning, use natural sentence patterns, and improve academic English performance. On this page, you will find a clear definition, practical examples, synonyms, and related words so you can build stronger vocabulary connections for exams and daily communication.

Definition

Captive: Tutsak, esir

Example sentences

  • International organizations are working tirelessly to secure the release of all captive civilians in the conflict zone.
  • International organizations are working tirelessly to secure the release of all captive civilians in the conflict zone. (Uluslararası kuruluşlar, çatışma bölgesindeki tüm tutsak sivillerin serbest bırakılmasını sağlamak için yorulmadan çalışıyor.)
  • In an exam setting, you can paraphrase ideas by replacing simpler words with Captive when the meaning is "Tutsak, esir".

Synonyms

Related words

Practice section

Reinforce Captive with active recall: review it in flashcards, then test yourself in timed vocabulary modes.