"non-captive" meaning in All languages combined

See non-captive on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Etymology: From non- + captive. Etymology templates: {{af|en|non-|captive}} non- + captive Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} non-captive (not comparable)
  1. Alternative form of noncaptive Tags: alt-of, alternative, not-comparable Alternative form of: noncaptive
    Sense id: en-non-captive-en-adj-60G~ztwF Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with non-

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          "ref": "2021 July 14, Anthony Lambert, “Grand designs on superior interiors”, in RAIL, number 935, page 49",
          "text": "For trains to play a major role in reducing carbon and other pollutants through modal shift, the railway will have to do more to win over the growing proportion of non-captive passengers who will have the choice of whether or not to use rail over other modes.",
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