territory

Meaning

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

an area of land under the jurisdiction of a ruler or state

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

Example Sentences

The king expanded his territory.

The wolf pack defended their territory from intruders.

The bird fiercely defended its territory.

Example Expressions

uncharted territory

Synonyms

region, domain, area, zone, district, land

Entry 1

region, domain

Entry 2

region, area, zone, district

Entry 3

region, area, domain, land, zone

Antonyms

foreign land, expanse, borderland, neutral zone, sky, sea

Entry 1

foreign land, expanse

Entry 2

borderland, neutral zone

Entry 3

sky, sea

Collocations

uncharted territory, familiar territory, enemy territory, disputed territory, foreign territory, occupied territory

Entry 2

uncharted territory, familiar territory, enemy territory, disputed territory

Entry 3

foreign territory, occupied territory, disputed territory