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Territory

usgb/ˈterətɔːri/Volume
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Political Control

Use 'territory' to discuss land under the jurisdiction of political entities like countries.

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Puerto Rico is a territory of the United States.
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Geographical Boundaries

'Territory' often refers to geographical areas with defined borders.

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The territory boundary between the countries was contested.
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Not Always Independent

A territory may not have complete political independence or sovereignty.

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Greenland is an autonomous territory of Denmark.
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