territory
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/ˈterətɔːri/
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/ˈterətri/
noun
B2
land controlled by a country or leader
They protect their territory from outsiders.
B2
an area that someone or something claims and defends
The animals mark their territory to warn others.
B2
an area of activity or responsibility
This new project is unknown territory for our team.
R
an area someone is responsible for in work
Our sales team covers a wide territory.
R
a kind of land
We explored the rocky territory.
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an area that is part of a country but not a state
Puerto Rico is a US territory.
translation
land controlled by a country or leader; an area that someone or something claims and defends; an area of activity or responsibility; an area someone is responsible for in work; a kind of land; an area that is part of a country but not a state
Word Forms
Plural
territories