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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

captors

/kæptɔːrz/ noun · British & US
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What does captors mean?

noun

People who capture or take someone or something into their power. A person or group that has control over someone or something.

Example

"The captors of the hostages were demanding a ransom in exchange for their release."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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