territory

US /ˈter.ə.tɔːr.i/
UK /ˈter.ə.tɔːr.i/
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1.

an area of land under the jurisdiction of a ruler or state

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The country expanded its territory through conquest.
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This is disputed territory.
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domaindominionlandregionarea
2.

an area that an animal or group of animals defends and lives in

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The lion marked its territory.
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Birds often sing to defend their territory.
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domainrangehabitatturf
3.

an area of knowledge or experience

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That subject is outside my territory of expertise.
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She's venturing into new territory with her research.
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fieldspheredomainprovince
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territorialcome with the territory