territory (B2)

カタカナ: テリトリー

IPA: /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. 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.

Territory の日本語訳

Japanese translations of Territory:

• 領土
• 縄張り
• 地域
• 領域

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."

See "Territory" in the English dictionary

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