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noun
- 1. an area of land under the jurisdiction of a ruler or state: "both countries accused the other of encroaching on their territory" Similar
- 2. (especially in the US, Canada, or Australia) an organized division of a country that is not yet admitted to the full rights of a state.
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an area of land, sea, or space, esp. when it belongs to or is connected with a particular country, person, or animal: [ U ] Maryland gave up territory to form Washington, DC. [ C ] The UN is sending aid to the occupied territories.
The meaning of TERRITORY is a geographic area belonging to or under the jurisdiction of a governmental authority. How to use territory in a sentence.
A geographic area occupied by a single animal, mating pair, or group. Animals usually defend their territory vigorously against intruders, especially of the same species, but the defense often takes the form of prominent, threatening displays rather than out-and-out fighting.
[countable, uncountable] an area of a town, country, etc. that somebody has responsibility for in their work or another activity. Our representatives cover a very large territory. [uncountable] a particular type of land. unexplored territory. Wordfinder. (also Territory)
Territory is land which is controlled by a particular country or ruler. The government denies that any of its territory is under rebel control. American English : territory / ˈtɛrətɔri /
A certain area that's owned or under the control of someone is called a territory. Countries defend their territories during wars and dogs mark their territory in the yard by peeing on it.
n. pl. ter·ri·to·ries. 1. a. An area of land; a region. b. The land and waters under the jurisdiction of a government. c. A political subdivision of a country. d. A geographic region, such as a colonial possession, that is dependent on an external government: the territories of the Holy Roman Empire. 2. often Territory. a.
