CEFR B2

territory

Translation

領土 / 縄張り / 地域 / 領域

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. It can also refer to a field of knowledge or activity.

Examples

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

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. It can also refer to a field of knowledge or activity.

意味: 国家や支配者の管轄下にある土地、あるいは動物が外敵から守る縄張りのこと。知識や活動の領域を指すこともある。

Examples / 例文

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

This topic is outside my territory of expertise. — This topic is outside my territory of expertise.

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."