territory
Translation
territory, area, domain
Examples
The army crossed into enemy territory.
The army crossed into enemy territory.
This subject is unfamiliar territory for me.
This subject is unfamiliar territory for me.
The lion marked its territory.
The lion marked its territory.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) an area of land under the jurisdiction of a ruler or state The army crossed into enemy territory.
((sb.'s)) territory an area defended by an animal or person The lion marked its territory.
Similar Words
Synonyms: area, region, zone, domain
Etymology
From Latin 'territorium' (land around a town), from 'terra' (earth, land).
Memory Tips
Contains 'terra', the Latin word for 'earth' or 'land'. A territory is a piece of land.