Meaning
captivity, imprisonment
- The state of being held captive, imprisoned, or detained.
- The period of time spent as a prisoner.
In a sentence
Il soldato ha raccontato la sua lunga prigionia dopo la guerra.
The soldier recounted his long captivity after the war.
Durante la prigionia, l'ostaggio ha mantenuto la speranza.
During the captivity, the hostage held onto hope.
Non tutti gli animali sopportano bene la prigionia allo zoo.
Not all animals tolerate captivity well at the zoo.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| prigionia | feminine · singular |
| prigionie | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often refers to wartime captivity or kidnapping, whereas 'carcere' refers specifically to prison.