territory

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

grondgebied, gebied

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

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The country expanded its territory through conquest.
Het land breidde zijn grondgebied uit door verovering.
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This is disputed territory.
Dit is betwist gebied.
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domaindominionlandregionarea
2.

territorium, revier

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

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The lion marked its territory.
De leeuw markeerde zijn territorium.
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Birds often sing to defend their territory.
Vogels zingen vaak om hun territorium te verdedigen.
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domainrangehabitatturf
3.

gebied, terrein

an area of knowledge or experience

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That subject is outside my territory of expertise.
Dat onderwerp valt buiten mijn expertisegebied.
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She's venturing into new territory with her research.
Ze begeeft zich op nieuw terrein met haar onderzoek.
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fieldspheredomainprovince
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territorialcome with the territory