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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈtɛrəˌtɔri/ · UK /ˈterɪtri/
Forms: territories
territory means: An area of land that a person, animal, or group owns, controls, or claims as theirs.
noun
An area of land that a person, animal, or group owns, controls, or claims as theirs.
- The dog defended its territory.
- The army moved into enemy territory.
- Two countries claim the same territory near the border.
A large area of land, especially one belonging to or controlled by a country.
- The island is a British territory.
- The army crossed into enemy territory.
- Several territories gained independence last century.
An area of responsibility, power, or activity that someone considers their own.
- Sales is her territory.
- He felt that the new manager was invading his territory.
- Each department fiercely protected its territory during the reorganization.
Questions about territory
What does territory mean?
An area of land that a person, animal, or group owns, controls, or claims as theirs.
What is territory in other languages?
Türkçe: bölge · Español: territorio · Français: territoire · Deutsch: Gebiet · Italiano: territorio · 日本語: 領土
How do you pronounce territory?
In American English /ˈtɛrəˌtɔri/; in British English /ˈterɪtri/.
How do you use territory in a sentence?
The dog defended its territory. The army moved into enemy territory.
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