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

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   A territory is a country or region that is controlled by another country. They just want to return to their families in the occupied territories. He toured some of the disputed territories now under U.N. control. 3. uncountable noun. You can use territory to refer to an area of knowledge or experience.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMeaning of territory in English - Cambridge Dictionary

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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.

4. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishterritory noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of territory noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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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.

6. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › territoryTerritory Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   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.

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   Territory definition: any tract of land; region or district.. See examples of TERRITORY used in a sentence.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryTERRITORY - All you need to know about it | Collins English ...

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   1. Territory is land which is controlled by a particular country or ruler. [...] 2. A territory is a country or region that is controlled by another country. [...] 3. You can use territory to refer to an area of knowledge or experience. [...] More. Definitions of 'Territory' See the Territory [...] More. Synonyms of 'territory'

9. www.thefreedictionary.com › territoryTerritory - definition of territory by The Free Dictionary

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   1. any tract of land; district. 2. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) the geographical domain under the jurisdiction of a political unit, esp of a sovereign state. 3. (Commerce) the district for which an agent, etc, is responsible: a salesman's territory.

10. www.yourdictionary.com › territoryTerritory Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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    Territory definition: An area for which a person is responsible as a representative or agent.

11. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › territoryterritory - Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English Online

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    territory meaning, definition, what is territory: land that is owned or controlled by a pa...: Learn more.