Territory
noun
A particular area of land or water owned or controlled by a government, leader, or organization.
The territory of Alaska is the largest state in the United States.
Often appears as...
- disputed territory
- territory boundary
noun
An area that an animal or person regards as their own and defends against others.
The male bird protects its territory from intruders.
Often appears as...
- mark territory
- defend territory
noun
The area that a person or organization is responsible for in terms of business or other activities.
The Western region is our sales team's territory.
Often appears as...
- sales territory
- company's territory
noun
A field of knowledge, activity, or experience.
We are entering new territory with this research.
Often appears as...
- uncharted territory
- new territory
noun
A particular area of land or water owned or controlled by a government, leader, or organization.
The territory of Alaska is the largest state in the United States.
Often appears as...
- disputed territory
- territory boundary
noun
An area that an animal or person regards as their own and defends against others.
The male bird protects its territory from intruders.
Often appears as...
- mark territory
- defend territory
noun
The area that a person or organization is responsible for in terms of business or other activities.
The Western region is our sales team's territory.
Often appears as...
- sales territory
- company's territory
noun
A field of knowledge, activity, or experience.
We are entering new territory with this research.
Often appears as...
- uncharted territory
- new territory
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Political Control
Use 'territory' to discuss land under the jurisdiction of political entities like countries.
Puerto Rico is a territory of the United States.
Pro Tip 2/3Geographical Boundaries
'Territory' often refers to geographical areas with defined borders.
The territory boundary between the countries was contested.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Independent
A territory may not have complete political independence or sovereignty.
Greenland is an autonomous territory of Denmark.
Pro Tip 1/3Political Control
Use 'territory' to discuss land under the jurisdiction of political entities like countries.
Puerto Rico is a territory of the United States.
Pro Tip 2/3Geographical Boundaries
'Territory' often refers to geographical areas with defined borders.
The territory boundary between the countries was contested.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Independent
A territory may not have complete political independence or sovereignty.
Greenland is an autonomous territory of Denmark.
Pro Tip 1/3Political Control
Use 'territory' to discuss land under the jurisdiction of political entities like countries.
Puerto Rico is a territory of the United States.
Pro Tip 2/3Geographical Boundaries
'Territory' often refers to geographical areas with defined borders.
The territory boundary between the countries was contested.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Independent
A territory may not have complete political independence or sovereignty.
Greenland is an autonomous territory of Denmark.
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Explore cave paintings...
or marking their tribal territory. Maybe the images were the culmination of sacred hunting rituals or spiritual journeys. Or could they be art for art's sake, the sheer joy and fulfillment of creation? As with many unsolved mysteries of the ancient world, we may never know for sure,
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The big impact of small...
that work and climate change and climate justice there's an example of the fact in the modern world nations can exercise influence for the scale of their ambition and not the size of their armies or populations or territories and a few specialized as we are doing in
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Daniel Raven-Ellison:...
so important if you're sat in that chair she will claw you until she has that chair to occupy that space to have that territory is really really important just zooming in a bit further now we're sort of started off at a global scale
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Daughter Wolf Sneaks...
So, the alpha couple will actively discourage last year's offspring from mating. But one of their daughters has other ideas. Skulking behind the pack is a lone male wolf. He has no territory of his own but follows the family
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ONE HOUR of Amazing...
so the alpha couple will actively discourage last year's offspring from mating but one of their daughters has other ideas skulking behind the pack is a lone male wolf he has no territory of his own but
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An Art Made of Trust,...
But my method is to do things I'm afraid of, the things I fear, the things I don't know, to go to territory that nobody's ever been. And then also to include the failure. I think failure is important
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Hair-Raising Hyena...
and one of his most important roles is to defend the pride and territory against competitors hyenas are top of the list when it comes to a lion's enemies a large clan of hyena have been
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Eternal Adversaries:...
And one of his most important roles is to defend the pride and territory against competitors. Hyenas are top of the list, when it comes to a lion's enemies.
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Ants Battle to Protect...
Home and territory are secure once again. A colony may lose many workers in defence of its home. But their sacrifice helps safeguard the next generation.
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Simba Under Attack PIPE ...
Simba wisely retreats from the skirmish and re-marks his territory.
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Explore cave paintings...
or marking their tribal territory. Maybe the images were the culmination of sacred hunting rituals or spiritual journeys. Or could they be art for art's sake, the sheer joy and fulfillment of creation? As with many unsolved mysteries of the ancient world, we may never know for sure,
Video examples
The big impact of small...
that work and climate change and climate justice there's an example of the fact in the modern world nations can exercise influence for the scale of their ambition and not the size of their armies or populations or territories and a few specialized as we are doing in
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Daniel Raven-Ellison:...
so important if you're sat in that chair she will claw you until she has that chair to occupy that space to have that territory is really really important just zooming in a bit further now we're sort of started off at a global scale
Video examples
Daughter Wolf Sneaks...
So, the alpha couple will actively discourage last year's offspring from mating. But one of their daughters has other ideas. Skulking behind the pack is a lone male wolf. He has no territory of his own but follows the family
Video examples
ONE HOUR of Amazing...
so the alpha couple will actively discourage last year's offspring from mating but one of their daughters has other ideas skulking behind the pack is a lone male wolf he has no territory of his own but
Video examples
An Art Made of Trust,...
But my method is to do things I'm afraid of, the things I fear, the things I don't know, to go to territory that nobody's ever been. And then also to include the failure. I think failure is important
Video examples
Hair-Raising Hyena...
and one of his most important roles is to defend the pride and territory against competitors hyenas are top of the list when it comes to a lion's enemies a large clan of hyena have been
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Eternal Adversaries:...
And one of his most important roles is to defend the pride and territory against competitors. Hyenas are top of the list, when it comes to a lion's enemies.
Video examples
Ants Battle to Protect...
Home and territory are secure once again. A colony may lose many workers in defence of its home. But their sacrifice helps safeguard the next generation.
Video examples
Simba Under Attack PIPE ...
Simba wisely retreats from the skirmish and re-marks his territory.
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Robert Redford
American Actor
As an actor and as a person you come together with being in familiar territory although that has not been my whole life. That's been a part of it. I think a lot of people associate me with the west because of Sundance.
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Kersti Kaljulaid
Estonian Politician
We want to be sure that both NATO's territory and NATO soldiers are well protected. We need to make sure that there is the air defense and the air support for these forces in case that is necessary.
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R. D. Laing
Scottish Psychologist
Creative people who can't help but explore other mental territories are at greater risk, just as someone who climbs a mountain is more at risk than someone who just walks along a village lane.
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Kelly Osbourne
English Actress
I was called fat and ugly in the press almost my entire life. I understand that being judged by others comes with the territory, but it broke my heart and ruined my self-esteem.
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John le Carre
English Writer
I don't know the literary world; I was scared of being confronted with famous names, not knowing what they had written. It was occupied territory I was entering.
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Eartha Kitt
American Actress
I've always said to my men friends, If you really care for me, darling, you will give me territory. Give me land, give me land.
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Farhan Akhtar
Indian Director
I like to stay within the zone of one character. It would disturb me to break away and go into an entirely different territory.
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Neville
English Athlete
My career path is the best I could have hoped for, and that's thanks to independent wrestling and territories across the world.
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Etgar Keret
Israeli Writer
In the army you feel violated - there's no private space. Writing was a life-saver, a way of recovering private territory.
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Randy Jackson
American Musician
There is a lot of territory out there still to explore TV-wise, show-wise, movie-wise, everything.
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Robert Redford
American Actor
As an actor and as a person you come together with being in familiar territory although that has not been my whole life. That's been a part of it. I think a lot of people associate me with the west because of Sundance.
Quote examples
Kersti Kaljulaid
Estonian Politician
We want to be sure that both NATO's territory and NATO soldiers are well protected. We need to make sure that there is the air defense and the air support for these forces in case that is necessary.
Quote examples
R. D. Laing
Scottish Psychologist
Creative people who can't help but explore other mental territories are at greater risk, just as someone who climbs a mountain is more at risk than someone who just walks along a village lane.
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Kelly Osbourne
English Actress
I was called fat and ugly in the press almost my entire life. I understand that being judged by others comes with the territory, but it broke my heart and ruined my self-esteem.
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John le Carre
English Writer
I don't know the literary world; I was scared of being confronted with famous names, not knowing what they had written. It was occupied territory I was entering.
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Eartha Kitt
American Actress
I've always said to my men friends, If you really care for me, darling, you will give me territory. Give me land, give me land.
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Farhan Akhtar
Indian Director
I like to stay within the zone of one character. It would disturb me to break away and go into an entirely different territory.
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Neville
English Athlete
My career path is the best I could have hoped for, and that's thanks to independent wrestling and territories across the world.
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Etgar Keret
Israeli Writer
In the army you feel violated - there's no private space. Writing was a life-saver, a way of recovering private territory.
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Randy Jackson
American Musician
There is a lot of territory out there still to explore TV-wise, show-wise, movie-wise, everything.
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