territory

ter-ri-to-ry · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

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

  2. 2.

    An area defended by an animal against intruders.

  3. 3.

    An area of knowledge or responsibility.

Forms

plural: territories

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    come with the territory — Be an unavoidable result.
  • •
    uncharted territory — An unfamiliar area or situation.

Related words

See also: domain, land, region
Synonyms: area, domain, region

Etymology

From Latin territorium ("land around a town"), from terra ("earth, land").