noun
territory
TEH-riht-ree
noun
1
An area or extent of land, especially one under a particular government's control.
"The soldiers advanced deep into enemy territory."
2
An area or subject that a person or organization is responsible for.
"Client relations fall outside her territory at the company."
3
An area that an animal defends against others of its own kind.
"Male robins fiercely defend their territory during breeding season."
How to Use Territory
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA defined area of land, responsibility, or influence.
Common pairings
enemy territory
sales territory
mark territory
uncharted territory
Word Forms
territories plural
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Etymology
From Latin territorium, related to terra, "land."