Pronunciation: [kˈaptɪvz] (IPA) 
The word "captives" is spelled using the IPA phonetic transcription as /'kæptɪvz/. The first syllable "cap" is pronounced with a short "a" sound /æ/, followed by the voiced consonant cluster "pt" /pt/. The second syllable "tives" is pronounced with a short "i" sound /ɪ/, followed by the voiced consonant cluster "vz" /vz/. This word is commonly used to refer to people who are held captive or imprisoned against their will.
Captives refers to individuals who are held imprisoned or confined against their will by someone else or a group. They are often detained as a result of being captured during times of war, conflict, or hostile situations. In such scenarios, captives may be taken by opposing parties as a means to gain advantage, assert control, or exert power over their adversaries.
Captives may also be individuals who are forcefully abducted or kidnapped for various reasons, such as for ransom, human trafficking, or as a means to exploit them in some form. In such cases, captives are often subjected to physical, emotional, or psychological harm.
Moreover, the term captives can also extend to animals that are held in captivity, often in zoos or as pets. In such contexts, captives may be living organisms that are restricted to a confined space or controlled environment, usually for the purpose of public display or human interaction.
The condition of being a captive implies a lack of freedom and autonomy, as individuals under such circumstances typically have limited control over their own lives. The plight of captives often raises ethical and moral concerns, as it involves the violation of personal liberties, human rights, and animal welfare.
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The word "captives" originated from the Latin term "captivus", which comes from the verb "capere" meaning "to take" or "to seize". In Latin, "captivus" referred to a person who had been captured or seized, typically in war or as a result of being enslaved. Over time, this term was adopted into various languages, including Old French and Middle English, before evolving into the word "captives" in modern English.
