B2nounpoliticsnature
US/ˈter.ə.tɔːr.i/
UK/ˈter.ɪ.tər.i/
land that a country or ruler controls, or an area a person or animal treats as its own
In context
The plane was flying over foreign territory when the engine failed.
Male birds sing loudly to defend their territory.
Starting a business was new territory for her after years as a teacher.
Words that go with territory
verb + noun
- defend territoryDogs bark to defend territory around the house.
noun + noun
- enemy territoryThe soldiers were captured in enemy territory.
adjective + noun
- new territoryUsing AI in class is new territory for most teachers.
- unfamiliar territoryLiving alone abroad was unfamiliar territory for him.
- national territoryThe islands are part of the national territory.
verb + preposition
- come with the territoryLong hours come with the territory when you're a doctor.