territories

The word “territories” has 4 syllables: ter-ri-to-ries

It's pronounced as /ˈter.ɪˌtɔːr.iz/

What is synonym and antonym for territories?

In the thesaurus, “territories” has 14 synonyms and 7 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for territories along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for territories

elements
environments
environs
habitats
haunts
homes
localities
mediums
milieus
neighborhoods
niches
ranges
settings
surroundings

Antonyms for territories

air
oceans
seas
skies
space
void
wilderness

Meanings of territories

noun
1. A large extent or tract of land; for example a region, country or district.
2. One of three of Canada's federated entities, located in the country's Arctic, with fewer powers than a province and created by an act of Parliament rather than by the Constitution: Yukon, Northwest Territories, and Nunavut.
3. One of three of Australia's federated entities, located in the country's north and southeast, with fewer powers than a state and created by an act of Parliament rather than by the Constitution: Northern Territory, Australian Capital Territory and Jervis Bay Territory.
4. A geographic area under control of a single governing entity such as state or municipality; an area whose borders are determined by the scope of political power rather than solely by natural features such as rivers and ridges.
5. An area that an animal of a particular species consistently defends against its conspecifics.
6. The part of the playing field or board over which a player or team has control.
7. A geographic area that a person or organization is responsible for in the course of work.
8. A location or logical space which someone owns or controls.
9. A market segment or scope of professional practice over which an organization or type of practitioner has exclusive rights.
10. An area of subject matter, knowledge, or experience.

Example Sentences

The two countries agreed to respect each other’s territories.
Lions fiercely defend their territories from intruders.
The company is expanding its operations into new territories.
Early explorers mapped the uncharted territories of the continent.
Political disputes often arise over contested territories.

On this page you'll find 21 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to territories, such as: air, elements, environments, environs, habitats, haunts, homes.

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