territory

• Substantiv, das ein Gebiet bezeichnet, das unter der Herrschaft oder Rechtsprechung eines Herrschers, Staates oder Volkes steht, oder ein von einem Tier gegen andere verteidigtes Gebiet.

A noun referring to an area of land under the jurisdiction of a ruler, state, or nation, or an area defended by an animal against others.

1. Geographical areaB1formal

   An area of land under the jurisdiction of a ruler, state, or country.

   Territorium

   • Alaska was once a territory of the United States.
   • The explorers claimed the new territory for their king.
   • The country expanded its territory after the war.

   Synonymeareadistrictdomainlandprovinceregionsectorstatetractzone

2. Animal domainB1formal

   An area that an animal defends against others of the same species.

   Revier

   • Lions mark their territory with urine.
   • The bird sings to defend its territory from rivals.
   • Wolves travel across a large territory in search of food.

   Synonymedomainturf

3. Field of knowledge or activityB2formal

   An area of knowledge, experience, or responsibility.

   Fachgebiet oder Tätigkeitsbereich

   • Quantum physics is not my territory.
   • This problem falls outside my territory of expertise.
   • The new project is in unfamiliar territory for the team.

   Synonymeareaarenabailiwickdisciplinedomainfieldprovincerealmsphereturf