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territory

The word “territory” has 4 syllables: ter-ri-to-ry

It's pronounced as /ˈter.ɪˌtɔːr.i/

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

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

Synonyms for territory

Antonyms for territory

Meanings of territory

  • 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 wolf marked its territory to warn other animals.
  • The country has a vast territory that stretches from mountains to coastlines.
  • Sales representatives are assigned a specific territory to cover.
  • Disputes over territory have led to conflicts between neighboring nations.
  • The king expanded his territory through a series of successful campaigns.

On this page you'll find 21 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to territory, such as: air, element, environment, environs, habitat, haunt, home.

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