territory

noun

ter·ri·to·ry ˈter-ə-ˌtȯr-ē How to pronounce territory (audio)

plural territories

: a geographic area belonging to or under the jurisdiction of a governmental authority

: an administrative subdivision of a country

: a part of the U.S. not included within any state but organized with a separate legislature

: a geographic area (such as a colonial possession) dependent on an external government but having some degree of autonomy

: an indeterminate geographic area

: a field of knowledge or interest

: an assigned area

especially : one in which a sales representative or distributor operates

: an area often including a nesting or denning site and a variable foraging range that is occupied and defended by an animal or group of animals

Example Sentences

Those mountains are in Mexican territory. Guam is a U.S. territory. The birds are busy establishing territories and building nests. Male cats spray to mark territory. The goal of the expedition is to map unexplored territory.

Recent Examples on the Web Officials deny that Hong Kong’s judicial independence is under threat, pointing to protections in the territory’s Bill of Rights and mini-constitution. —

Jennifer Jett, NBC News, 8 Feb. 2023 The quake completely or partially toppled more than 730 buildings and damaged thousands more in the territory, according to the White Helmets, as the area’s civil defense is known. —

Ghaith Alsayed And Bassem Mroue, Anchorage Daily News, 8 Feb. 2023 The law has impacted many aspects of society in the territory, from education and elections to news media and flag-waving. —

Patrick Frater, Variety, 7 Feb. 2023 The deaths brought the number of Palestinians killed in the territory since the start of the year to more than 40 — the deadliest start to a year for Palestinians in the West Bank in the past decade and a half. —

Patrick Kingsley, New York Times, 6 Feb. 2023 Another coalition agreement promised to formally annex the West Bank and to legalize dozens of unauthorized settlements in the territory. —

Raja Abdulrahim, BostonGlobe.com, 5 Feb. 2023 Dozens of settlements dot the territory, some as small as a few mobile homes and others sprawling cities, with malls and public transport of their own. —

Tia Goldenberg, The Christian Science Monitor, 2 Feb. 2023 As governance craters, gangs have commanded even greater authority, by controlling more territory, including in the capital. —

Conor Finnegan, ABC News, 2 Feb. 2023 The announcement was quickly followed by a visit by Lula to Yanomami territory – one of the Brazilian President’s first official trips since taking office at the start of the year. —

Stefano Pozzebon, CNN, 30 Jan. 2023 See More

Legal Definition

territory

noun

ter·ri·to·ry ˈter-ə-ˌtōr-ē How to pronounce territory (audio)

plural territories

: a geographical area belonging to or under the jurisdiction of a governmental authority

: a political subdivision of a country

: a part of the U.S. (as Guam or the U.S. Virgin Islands) not included within any state but organized with a separate legislature compare trust territory

territorial

ˌter-ə-ˈtōr-ē-əl How to pronounce territory (audio)

adjective

territorially adverb

单词	territory
释义	territory noun ter·ri·to·ry ˈter-ə-ˌtȯr-ē plural territories 1 a : a geographic area belonging to or under the jurisdiction of a governmental authority b : an administrative subdivision of a country c : a part of the U.S. not included within any state but organized with a separate legislature d : a geographic area (such as a colonial possession) dependent on an external government but having some degree of autonomy 2 a : an indeterminate geographic area b : a field of knowledge or interest 3 a : an assigned area especially : one in which a sales representative or distributor operates b : an area often including a nesting or denning site and a variable foraging range that is occupied and defended by an animal or group of animals Phrases go with the territory or come with the territory : to be a natural or unavoidable aspect or accompaniment of a particular situation, position, or field criticism goes with the territory in this job Synonyms habitat home niche range See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Those mountains are in Mexican territory. Guam is a U.S. territory. The birds are busy establishing territories and building nests. Male cats spray to mark territory. The goal of the expedition is to map unexplored territory. Recent Examples on the Web Officials deny that Hong Kong’s judicial independence is under threat, pointing to protections in the territory’s Bill of Rights and mini-constitution. —Jennifer Jett, NBC News, 8 Feb. 2023 The quake completely or partially toppled more than 730 buildings and damaged thousands more in the territory, according to the White Helmets, as the area’s civil defense is known. —Ghaith Alsayed And Bassem Mroue, Anchorage Daily News, 8 Feb. 2023 The law has impacted many aspects of society in the territory, from education and elections to news media and flag-waving. —Patrick Frater, Variety, 7 Feb. 2023 The deaths brought the number of Palestinians killed in the territory since the start of the year to more than 40 — the deadliest start to a year for Palestinians in the West Bank in the past decade and a half. —Patrick Kingsley, New York Times, 6 Feb. 2023 Another coalition agreement promised to formally annex the West Bank and to legalize dozens of unauthorized settlements in the territory. —Raja Abdulrahim, BostonGlobe.com, 5 Feb. 2023 Dozens of settlements dot the territory, some as small as a few mobile homes and others sprawling cities, with malls and public transport of their own. —Tia Goldenberg, The Christian Science Monitor, 2 Feb. 2023 As governance craters, gangs have commanded even greater authority, by controlling more territory, including in the capital. —Conor Finnegan, ABC News, 2 Feb. 2023 The announcement was quickly followed by a visit by Lula to Yanomami territory – one of the Brazilian President’s first official trips since taking office at the start of the year. —Stefano Pozzebon, CNN, 30 Jan. 2023 See More Word History Etymology Middle English, from Latin territorium, literally, land around a town, from terra land — more at terrace entry 1 First Known Use 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Phrases Containing territory come with the territory enemy territory dangerous ground/territory poach on someone's territory/turf trust territory union territory uncharted territory/waters virgin territory go with the territory come with the territory enemy territory dangerous ground/territory poach on someone's territory/turf trust territory union territory uncharted territory/waters virgin territory go with the territory See More Kids Definition territory noun ter·ri·to·ry ˈter-ə-ˌtōr-ē -ˌtȯr- plural territories 1 a : a geographic area belonging to or under the control of a government b : a part of the U.S. not included within any state but having a separate governing body 2 a : an assigned area a sales representative's territory b : an area that is occupied and defended by an animal or group of animals Legal Definition territory noun ter·ri·to·ry ˈter-ə-ˌtōr-ē plural territories 1 : a geographical area belonging to or under the jurisdiction of a governmental authority 2 : a political subdivision of a country 3 : a part of the U.S. (as Guam or the U.S. Virgin Islands) not included within any state but organized with a separate legislature compare trust territory territorial ˌter-ə-ˈtōr-ē-əl adjective territorially adverb territory noun as in habitat the place where a plant or animal is usually or naturally found that plant's territory extends from Georgia all the way north to Maine Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance habitat home range locality environment niche surroundings environs neighborhood milieu setting element medium haunt
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territory

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