CEFR B2

territory

noun

Meaning

An area of land under the jurisdiction of a ruler or state, or an area that an animal or group of animals defends against intruders.

Examples

The United States acquired a vast territory from France in the Louisiana Purchase.
Each bird species has its own territory, which it defends from rivals.

Synonyms: area, region, land, domain, jurisdiction

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territory (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈter.ɪ.tɔːr.i/

Definition

An area of land under the jurisdiction of a ruler or state, or an area that an animal or group of animals defends against intruders.

Examples

The United States acquired a vast territory from France in the Louisiana Purchase.
Each bird species has its own territory, which it defends from rivals.
The police patrol car drove slowly through its assigned territory.

How to Use territory

territory of (prepositional phrase): Belonging to or under the jurisdiction of a specific entity. — "This land is territory of the Crown."
territory within (prepositional phrase): Located inside a larger geographical area. — "The park is a protected territory within the national forest."

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