territory

B2
Pronunciation
/ˈtɛɹɪt(ə)ɹi/
/ˈtɛɹɪˌtɔɹi/
Noun
10 definition(s)
1 Definition

A large extent or tract of land; for example a region, country or district.

2 Definition

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 Definition

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 Definition

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 Definition

An area that an animal of a particular species consistently defends against its conspecifics.

6 Definition

The part of the playing field or board over which a player or team has control.

7 Definition

A geographic area that a person or organization is responsible for in the course of work.

8 Definition

A location or logical space which someone owns or controls.

9 Definition

A market segment or scope of professional practice over which an organization or type of practitioner has exclusive rights.

10 Definition

An area of subject matter, knowledge, or experience.