territory

noun B2 Neutral

Meaning

A territory is an area of land that is owned or controlled by a particular person, group, or government, often marked by boundaries.

💡 A common mistake is to confuse "territory" with "territorial," which refers to the characteristics of a territory rather than the area itself.

Example Sentences

Is this area part of your territory or someone else's ?

The animals defended their territory from any intruders carefully .

The company expanded its territory to increase market influence .

This area is my territory , so please don ’ t go there .

Word in Context

Every morning , Anna walks through the small park near her flat because she likes starting the day with fresh air . She knows the park's territory well : the path , the benches , and the area where people usually sit with coffee . Sometimes she stops to watch birds building nests , and she feels calm as the neighborhood wakes up . If a new shop opened nearby , she would probably visit it to support the local owners and learn more about the streets she uses .

Common Phrases

territorial dispute national territory personal territory

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