territory

noun

UK /ˈterət(ə)ri/

Word Forms

singular	territory
plural	territories

1
countable/uncountable an area of land controlled by a particular country, leader, or army
The French army invaded the Austrian territories of Piedmont and Lombardy.
occupied territory (=land controlled by enemy soldiers):
They are still refusing to withdraw troops from the occupied territories.
Synonyms and related words
Areas of countries
airspace
area
belt
1. 1a
  countable an area of land that is officially part of a country but does not have the status of a state or province
  US territories and possessions
  Synonyms and related words
  Areas of countries
  airspace
  area
  belt
2
countable/uncountable an area that an animal considers to be its own, and tries to prevent others from entering
A lion will fearlessly defend its territory and family.
Male birds compete for territories and mates.
Synonyms and related words
The homes of wild animals
bedding
burrow
den
1. 2a
  an area of a town or country that a person or organization is responsible for, especially as part of their work
  The Water Authority’s territory covers 5,000 square miles.
  Synonyms and related words
  Areas of countries
  airspace
  area
  belt
2. 2b
  uncountable an area that belongs to or is used by someone
  These two rooms are my territory, so stay out.
  Synonyms and related words
  General words for land and miscellaneous areas of land
  acreage
  belt
  border
3. 2c
  uncountable an area that a player or team defends in a sport
  He kicked the ball deep into United’s territory.
  Synonyms and related words
  Sports fields and parts of sports fields
  all-seater
  the area
  AstroTurf
3
uncountable an area of knowledge, study, or experience
Social work is familiar territory to her.
Synonyms and related words
General words for areas of study, interest or activity
area
field
discipline

phrases

come/go with the territory

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