Pronunciation: /ˈterɪˌtɔri/
noun a specific area of land
A1 Animals mark their territory to show ownership.
A2 The cat wandered into unfamiliar territory.
B1 The company is expanding its territory to reach new customers.
B2 The dispute over the territory escalated into a full-blown conflict.
C1 The diplomat negotiated a peace treaty to define the territory boundaries.
C2 The explorer mapped out the uncharted territory in great detail.
adjective pertaining to a particular territory
A1 The cat marked its territory by scratching the furniture.
A2 The team explored uncharted territory in the jungle.
B1 The company expanded its territory by opening new stores in different cities.
B2 The diplomat negotiated a treaty to define the territory between the two countries.
C1 The artist's work pushed the boundaries of traditional artistic territory.
C2 The scientist's research delved into unexplored territory in the field of quantum physics.
formal The two countries are currently in negotiations to define their maritime territory.
informal I heard that new restaurant is opening up in our territory.
slang Don't mess with him, that's his territory.
figurative As a writer, I like to explore the uncharted territory of my imagination.
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