Territory — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈter-ə-ˌtȯr-ē/ ter·ri·to·ry

Meaning & Definition of Territory

Territory (noun)

  1. a geographic area belonging to or under the jurisdiction of a governmental authority
  2. an administrative subdivision of a country
  3. a part of the U.S. not included within any state but organized with a separate legislature

Territory (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. the place where a plant or animal is usually or naturally found

    "that plant's territory extends from Georgia all the way north to Maine"

    similar: habitat, home, niche, range
    related: element, environment, environs, haunt, locality, medium, milieu, neighborhood, setting, surroundings

Related Entry: Trust territory (noun)

Trust territory is a different word from Territory. The synonyms below are for trust territory, not for territory.

  1. as in settlement, client state

    similar: client state, colony, condominium, dependency, mandate, province, settlement, soil, democracy, dictatorship, monarchy, monocracy, oligarchy, sovereign, theocracy, fatherland, homeland, motherland, duchy, dukedom, emirate, principality, seigniory, sultanate, great power, power, sea power, superpower, world power, domain, dominion, empire, kingdom, realm, republic, welfare state, city-state, microstate, ministate, nation-state, commonwealth, country, land, nation, sovereignty, state

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Territory

The most common words with a similar meaning to Territory:

habitat, home, niche, range

Related Words for Territory

element, environment, environs, haunt, locality, medium, milieu, neighborhood, setting, surroundings

Word Forms of Territory

Inflections: territories

Origin & Etymology of Territory

Middle English, from Latin territorium, literally, land around a town, from terra land terrace:1

First known use: 14th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Territory

Words & Phrases Containing Territory

go with the territory, trust territory, union territory

Frequently Asked Questions about Territory

What does "Territory" mean?

"Territory" means a geographic area belonging to or under the jurisdiction of a governmental authority. As a noun, it is defined as: a geographic area belonging to or under the jurisdiction of a governmental authority.

What is another word for "Territory"?

Other words for "Territory" include habitat, home, niche and range. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Territory" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Territory"?

There are 14 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Territory". Common alternatives include habitat, home, niche and range.

How do you use "Territory" in a sentence?

Examples of "Territory" in a sentence: "that plant's territory extends from Georgia all the way north to Maine".

Is "Territory" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Territory" is a noun.

Is "Territory" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B2-level word, "Territory" is typical of Cambridge B2 First (FCE), IELTS band 5.5–6.5, TOEFL iBT 72–94, PTE Academic 59–75, TOEIC Listening & Reading 785+.

How do you pronounce "Territory"?

"Territory" is pronounced /ˈter-ə-ˌtȯr-ē/ and divided into syllables as ter·ri·to·ry.

What is the origin of the word "Territory"?

"Territory" comes from Middle English, from Latin territorium, literally, land around a town, from terra land terrace:1. First known use: 14th century.