territory

Definitions

General English

  • noun a large area of land
  • noun land which belongs to a country
  • noun an area which an animal or bird thinks belongs only to it

General Science

  • noun an area occupied and defended by an animal, which may be all or part of the animal’s home range

Aviation

  • noun the extent of the surface of the earth governed by a particular country, ruler, state, etc.

Law

  • noun an area of land over which a government has control

Media Studies

  • noun the geographical area for which rights are bought (not necessarily a country)
  • noun a field of knowledge, investigation or experience

Military

  • noun an area or region coming under the control or jurisdiction of a state or military force

Publishing

  • noun the area covered by a representation agreement or visited by a salesperson
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