territory
/ˈtɛrəˌtɔri/
noun
- An area of land that is controlled by a particular country, ruler, or group.
- This island was once a territory of the British Empire.
- The explorers claimed the new territory for their king.
- The two countries argued over the border territory.
- An area that an animal or person considers as their own and defends against others.
- Dogs often mark their territory by urinating on trees.
- Bears have a large territory that they patrol for food.
- The lioness chased another cat out of her territory.
- An area of knowledge, activity, or experience that someone is familiar with or responsible for.
- That topic is outside the territory of this class.
- Quantum physics is not my territory, so I can't help you.
- Dealing with angry customers is part of a manager's territory.
- A part of the United States or other country that is not a state but has its own government.
- The territory voted on whether to become independent.
- Residents of the territory cannot vote in national elections.
- Puerto Rico is a U.S. territory, not a state.