territory

US /ˈtɛrɪˌtɔri, -ˌtori/

UK /'terətrɪ/

B1

noun

  • Area of land defended by an animal
  • Area of particular knowledge or experience
  • Area owned or controlled by a government, person
  • Area of land with a specific defining feature

Examples

The soldiers strayed into hostile territory.

Troops were stationed on sovereign German territory.