🏞️territory

noun
/ˈtɛrɪˌtɔːri/

Meaning

An area of land under the jurisdiction of a ruler, government, or state.
an area of land under the jurisdiction of a ruler or state
An area of land under the jurisdiction of a ruler or state.

Example Sentences

The bird fiercely defended its territory.

The wolf pack defended their territory from intruders.

The king expanded his territory.

Example Expressions

uncharted territory

Synonyms

region, area, domain, land, zone, district
Entry 1
region, area, domain, land, zone
Entry 2
region, area, zone, district
Entry 3
region, domain

Antonyms

sky, sea, borderland, neutral zone, foreign land, expanse
Entry 1
sky, sea
Entry 2
borderland, neutral zone
Entry 3
foreign land, expanse

Collocations

foreign territory, occupied territory, disputed territory, uncharted territory, familiar territory, enemy territory
Entry 1
foreign territory, occupied territory, disputed territory
Entry 2
uncharted territory, familiar territory, enemy territory, disputed territory

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