territory

noun

ˈter-ə-ˌtȯr-ē How to pronounce territory (audio)
Definition of territorynext
as in habitat
the place where a plant or animal is usually or naturally found that plant's territory extends from Georgia all the way north to Maine

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Recent Examples of territory The Fighting Irish responded with a touchdown drive, then intercepted Edwards on the first play of UNC’s ensuing possession deep in Tar Heel territory. — Ryan Canfield Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2026 Meanwhile, a hospital in Gaza says Israeli strikes have killed five people, including two from the Palestinian territory's Christian minority. — ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026 As great as retinol is, dryness can come with the territory, so glycerin and hyaluronic acid step in to replenish moisture and keep skin feeling comfortable. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 2 Oct. 2026 The difficult territory is the boundary between reusable and restricted intelligence. — Kelvin Cheema, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for territory
Recent Examples of Synonyms for territory
  1. habitat
  2. home
Noun
  • Development and wildfires have destroyed swaths of the plants’ habitat, while climate change is threatening to make much of what remains inhospitable.
    — Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The new definition removes an interpretation that had been used for half a century, and upheld by the Supreme Court, that harming an endangered species includes eliminating that species’ habitat.
    — Timothy Randhir, The Conversation, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of habitat
Noun
  • On August 1, 2025, the day after the lease lapsed, Cathy and Salvatore sued for possession of their home in Manhattan housing court.
    — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Carter is licking his wounds after the rest of the tribe sent Ana home in a blindside.
    — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of home

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“Territory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/territory. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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