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Territory Definition & Meaning

territory
noun
  1. a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
  2. an area of knowledge or interest; "his questions covered a lot of territory"
  3. the geographical area under the jurisdiction of a sovereign state; "American troops were stationed on Japanese soil"

"Territory" in song lyrics

See how territory is used in real songs:

  • "Firestorm swarm and combine with the evil territory"
    (4th Disciple f/) Boom, Science — Wit Da Evilz
  • "True story, you've now entered in a warzone territory"
    9th Prince — Gotta Get This Money
  • "Your powers parted pace uncharted territory"
    Aesop Rock — Troubled Waters

Usage tips for "territory"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "territory" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for territory to find words that pair well.

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Frequently asked questions

What does territory mean?
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes an area of knowledge or interest; "his questions covered a lot of territory" the geographical area under the jurisdiction of a sovereign state; "American troops were stationed on Japanese soil"
What part of speech is territory?
Territory is a noun.
How many definitions does territory have?
Territory has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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