territory

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Related terms 1.3.2 Translations

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[edit] Etymology

Latin territorium, from terra the earth

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territory (plural territories)

1. A large extent or tract of land; a region; a country; a district.
2. A geographic area under control of a single governing entity such as state or municipality; an area whose borders are determined by the scope of political power rather than solely by natural features such as rivers and ridges.

[edit] Related terms

• terra
• terrace
• terracotta
• terrain
• terrene
• terrier
• territorial
• terrestrial

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