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   territory

   /ˈtɛrɪt(ə)ri/

   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 area of landarearegionenclavecountrystatelanddependencycolonydominionprotectoratefiefpossessionholdingdomaincountydistrictzonesectorquartersoilarchaic:demesne
   • ▪ an area defended by an animal or group of animals against others of the same sex or species: "male blackbirds try to attract as many females to their territory as possible"
   • ▪ an area defended by a team or player in a game or sport.
   • ▪ an area in which one has certain rights or for which one has responsibility with regard to a particular type of activity: "don't go committing murders on my territory" Similar domainarea of concern/interest/knowledgeprovincedepartmentfieldpreservespherearenarealmworldinformal:bailiwickturfsphere of operationsareasectionstamping groundhauntspurlieusinformal:turfpatchmanor
   • ▪ land with a specified characteristic: "woodland territory" Similar terrainlandtract of landgroundcountryside
   • 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.
   • 3. an area of knowledge, activity, or experience: "the contentious territory of clinical standards"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Latin territorium, from terra ‘land’. The word originally denoted the district surrounding and under the jurisdiction of a town or city, specifically a Roman or provincial city.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishTERRITORY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of territory as an area of land, sea, or space that belongs to or is connected with a country, person, or animal. Find out how to use the word in different contexts and idioms, and see examples from the Cambridge English Corpus.

   • English (US)

     TERRITORY meaning: 1. (an area of) land, or sometimes sea,...

   • Znaczenie Territory, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     TERRITORY definicja: 1. (an area of) land, or sometimes sea,...

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     Northern Territory definition: 1. a territory in northern...

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     territory translate: wilayah, tanah jajahan, bidang. Learn...

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   noun. any tract of land; district. the geographical domain under the jurisdiction of a political unit, esp of a sovereign state. the district for which an agent, etc, is responsible. a salesman's territory.

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   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.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishTERRITORY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of territory as a noun in different contexts, such as land, region, area, or domain. See synonyms, pronunciation, and usage examples from various sources.

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   Origin of territory 1 First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English, from Latin territōrium “land around a town, district,” from terr(a) “land” + -i- -i- + -tōrium -tory 2