territory

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   An area of land controlled by a country or government.

   The army advanced deep into enemy territory.

2. 2
   noun

   An area that a person or organization is responsible for, especially in business.

   Each salesperson covers a different territory across the region.

3. 3
   noun

   An area of knowledge, interest, or experience.

   Their questions covered a lot of territory.

Inherited from Middle English territorie, from Latin territōrium.

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