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Definition of captor

captor

/ˈkæp.tɚ/
cap · tor
Plural:captors
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captor Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A person or group that seizes, captures, or holds another person or an animal in confinement.

Example

"The rescued wildlife had been kept in a small enclosure by its captor for several weeks."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'captor' (the person who seizes and holds someone prisoner) with 'captive' (the person who is held prisoner).

• Rhymes for captor

• Nearby Words

captivation
captive
captivity
captor
capturable
capture
capturer

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 16th century directly from Latin 'captor' ('catcher, taker'), an agent noun formed from the past participle stem of 'capere' ('to take or seize').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Captor. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/captor
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