Meaning & use
territory
An area of land controlled by a particular government, ruler, or group, or a subject area someone is responsible for.
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The treaty settled a long-standing dispute over the border territory.
Handling customer complaints is not really her territory; she works in sales.
A note on using this word
Beyond geography, territory is commonly used figuratively for a subject, task, or emotional situation someone is responsible for or familiar with.
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