Synonyms for

Territory

Verb / ˈterɪˌtɔ:ri: / Another word for territory — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Territory means an area of land or a region that is owned or controlled by a particular country, ruler, or group of people.

Synonyms & similar words

territorialdominion dominion district soil region area land domain province realm zone sector district state country empire colony possession property holding sphere field territorial jurisdiction

Synonyms by register

Formal

domain jurisdiction expanse region

Informal

patch turf stomping ground

Literary

demesne realm

Antonyms

commonwealth public unclaimed open shared international

Common collocations

  • disputed territory
  • enemy territory
  • own territory
  • territory of the United States
  • occupied territory
  • national territory
  • territory and possessions

Word family

noun territory
adjective territorial

Usage note

Often used to refer to land controlled by a country or state, but can also refer to an animal's or person's personal space or area of influence.

Example sentences

  1. The cat likes to stay in his territory.
  2. The soldiers were sent to defend the country's territory.
  3. The company expanded its business into new territories.
  4. The bird sings to protect its territory from other birds.
  5. The map shows the different territories of the country.

Quotes

  • The territorial state is such an ancient form of society - here in Europe it dates back thousands of years - that it is now protected by the sanctity of age and the glory of tradition. A strong religious feeling mingles with the respect and the devotion to the fatherland.
  • The age of innocent faith in science and technology may be over, but there are still some people who believe that a more rational world is possible. Territorial disputes are no longer fought with swords, but it hasn't stopped mankind from going to war.
  • The first thing that dictators do is to remove the freedom of the press. The second thing is to abolish the right of assembly. The third thing is to forbid free speech. The fourth thing is to suppress all the churches. And the fifth thing is to suppress all the political parties. ~ Winston Churchill

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