territory

• Nom désignant une étendue de terre relevant de la juridiction d'un souverain, d'un État ou d'une nation, ou une zone défendue par un animal contre ses congénères.

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.

   territoire (zone géographique)

   • 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.

   Synonymesareadistrictdomainlandprovinceregionsectorstatetractzone

2. Animal domainB1formal

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

   Territoire animal

   • 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.

   Synonymesdomainturf

3. Field of knowledge or activityB2formal

   An area of knowledge, experience, or responsibility.

   domaine (de connaissances ou d'activité)

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

   Synonymesareaarenabailiwickdisciplinedomainfieldprovincerealmsphereturf